August 2023

Art of Living In this issue

Our life-force is the source of happiness, of leading a happy life

by Jessica Squier in AOL August 2023 Featured — August, 2023

Introduction to the articles and themes of the August 2023 issue by Art of Living editor, Jessica Squier

Encouragement Editorial

People who embrace and transmit the teachings are the hope of the universe

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2023 Featured — August, 2023

In this month’s editorial, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us to warmly foster one treasure of the universe after another

Encouragement

For the sake of the future, for the sake of peace

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2023 Featured — August, 2023

In an extract from an essay, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda asks us to nurture our precious Future Division members

Encouragement

Faith is the compass for victory in life – courageously and cheerfully sailing the course to happiness

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 19 min read

In this month’s study lecture, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda confirms that Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like a great ship to free all people from suffering

Encouragement Editorial

People who embrace and transmit the teachings are the hope of the universe

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 3 min read

In this month’s editorial, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us to warmly foster one treasure of the universe after another

Encouragement

For the sake of the future, for the sake of peace

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 5 min read

In an extract from an essay, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda asks us to nurture our precious Future Division members

Encouragement

Young Shoots

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 8 min read

Extracts from volume twenty-seven of The New Human Revolution, by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, which focuses on education and the opening of Soka elementary schools

Experiences

Experiences Moving Home Prejudice Raising Children

Transforming prejudice

by Marilyn Cordell in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 6 min read

An experience in Hong Kong enabled Marilyn Cordell to transform all the prejudice she had previously felt

Experiences Work & Career Death & Dying Relationships

Creating a compassionate working environment

by Dominique Kohli in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 7 min read

Dominique Kohli, from SGI-Switzerland, shares how he and his wife Jeanine turned their hairdressing salon into a Buddha land

Experiences Health Death & Dying Relationships

The power of faith

by Charlotte Cobbold in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 6 min read

Through her consistent Buddhist practice, Charlotte Cobbold transformed the relationship she had with her mother

Experiences Health Death & Dying Relationships

Finding courage in the crucial moment

by Arunachalam Ramanan in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 5 min read

In the last moments of his father’s life, Arunachalam Ramanan deepened his relationship with his parents

Features

Features Basics of Buddhism

The discussion meeting movement

by Patti Clark in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 4 min read

In this month’s Basics article, Patti Clark answers some questions about the most crucial activity in SGI, the local group meetings

Features

Getting to know ourselves

by Robert Harrap in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 6 min read

In this month’s article Robert Harrap explores how the relationship between mentor and disciple enables us to discover our greater self and fulfil our purpose in life

Features

SGI Anniversaries: August

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 1 min read

24 August: Daisaku Ikeda joined the Soka Gakkai

New Voices

Win great victories!

by Aaryav in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 2 min read

Aaryav, age 11, explains how chanting helped him break through his fear

New Voices

Summoning the Courage to Try

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda shares how he met Nichiren Buddhism

New Voices

Never Fear Failure! Challenge Yourself in Your Youth!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda shares the importance of taking on challenges

New Voices

Make it with Clay

by Charlie Godwin in AOL August 2023 Aug 1, 2023 — 1 min read

Future Division members from Gloucestershire and North Wiltshire gathered at Vineyard Pottery for a creative and fun activity with the theme ‘What is your hope for the future? Make it with clay’, writes Charlie Godwin

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August 2023

Art of Living In this issue

Our life-force is the source of happiness, of leading a happy life

People who embrace and transmit the teachings are the hope of the universe

For the sake of the future, for the sake of peace

Encouragement

Faith is the compass for victory in life – courageously and cheerfully sailing the course to happiness

People who embrace and transmit the teachings are the hope of the universe

For the sake of the future, for the sake of peace

Young Shoots

Experiences

Transforming prejudice

Creating a compassionate working environment

The power of faith

Finding courage in the crucial moment

Features

The discussion meeting movement

Getting to know ourselves

SGI Anniversaries: August

New Voices

Win great victories!

Summoning the Courage to Try

Never Fear Failure! Challenge Yourself in Your Youth!

Make it with Clay

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