The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin is a teaching of empowerment
Introduction to the articles and themes of the April 2025 issue by Art of Living editor, Jessica Squier
April 2025
Art of Living In this issue
Manifesting the power of prayer
In this month’s article, considers the benefit gained from chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with a strong determination
President Ikeda’s guidance – a spiritual legacy for humanity
The following is a summary of President Minoru Harada’s speech at the sixth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders’ Meeting held in Tokyo on 11 January 2025
Encouragement
Let’s engage in dialogue, brimming with courage and conviction
In this month’s editorial, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada urges us to actively engage in dialogue
Dedicating our life to the great path of mentor and disciple
In the last lecture on ‘Letter from Sado’, Daisaku Ikeda states that as long as we steadfastly dedicate ourselves to the way of mentor and disciple, no obstacles will hinder us
Soka University
This chapter, from volume fifteen of The New Human Revolution written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, describes the opening of Soka University in April 1971
President Ikeda’s guidance – a spiritual legacy for humanity
The following is a summary of President Minoru Harada’s speech at the sixth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders’ Meeting held in Tokyo on 11 January 2025
Experiences
Making the impossible possible
Through setting bold determinations and challenging his Buddhist practice, Dave Williams realised great actual proof in each area of his life
Developing an indomitable spirit
Through raising her life-state, Eiko Tomokiyo transformed the suffering of illness into a bold determination
Winning in life
Valerio Pandoli, from SGI-Italy, shares how his Buddhist practice created a profound transformation
With my mentor in my heart
Catia Isaia was able to create opportunities to show the power of her Buddhist practice
Features
Manifesting the power of prayer
In this month’s article, considers the benefit gained from chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with a strong determination
Learning from the disciples
In this article about the spirit of Nichiren Daishonin’s disciples, Fabienne Schiess explores the life of the lay nun Ueno
New Voices
Turning difficulties into a driving force for growth
This guidance from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda is aimed at children who are about to start school (as the new school year starts in April in Japan), but it can also apply to any new challenges we are taking on
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo polishes your mind and spirit
Nichiren Daishonin compared our mind to a mirror and President Ikeda uses this example to encourage us when things don’t go our way, or we lack courage or feel overwhelmed
Let’s create a better world!
SGI-UK Future Division members share their reflections and determinations for the Sustainable Development Goals
We can make a difference!
On 19 January, Stratford District in Heart of England Headquarters held a Future Division meeting to discuss how to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Below they share their thoughts:
Making dreams come true
Rinka, age 14, shares her determinations for this year