Faith is the door to the vast, expansive realm of the Buddha
Introduction to the articles and themes of the December 2023 issue by Art of Living editor, Jessica Squier
December 2023
Art of Living In this issue
Let’s confidently demonstrate the power of Nichiren Buddhism
In this month’s editorial, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda confirms that all of our efforts are transforming our life at the deepest level
The greatest desire
In this month’s article, Robert Harrap explains how going deeper in our understanding of Nichiren Buddhism can bring a new perspective to our lives
Encouragement
Let’s confidently demonstrate the power of Nichiren Buddhism
In this month’s editorial, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda confirms that all of our efforts are transforming our life at the deepest level
Burn with the great vow for kosen-rufu! Problems and struggles are a source of growth
Continuing with his study of key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda looks at the ‘Introduction’ chapter of the Lotus Sutra
Spreading the light of human revolution to change the destiny of humankind
SGI President Daisaku Ikeda sent the following message to the fifteenth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders’ Meeting towards our centennial in 2030, held in conjunction with the SGI Youth Training Course, at the Toda Memorial Auditorium in Tokyo, on 2 September 2023
Experiences
Transforming poison into medicine
Beverly Andrews shares how she found her voice as an artist to challenge inequality during the Covid-19 lockdown
No sickness is an obstacle
Robert Wilson Thomas from SGI-Ireland used his illness to awaken to a new mission to help others
The power of prayer
Marah Salmon drew on the power of prayer when she was forced to move out of her home
Building a palace of peace
Nick Hayles shares how he was able to change his negative tendencies through chanting
Features
The Buddhist view of problems
Martine Palmer answers questions about the role problems and challenges play in our Buddhist practice
Art of Living Index 2023
New Voices
Let’s sing an ‘Ode to Joy’ of life!
A series of encouragement from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda
Getting to know... Kaja
In this series for New Voices, we are asking young people some questions about their life and dreams for the future
Getting to know… Alice
In this series for New Voices, we are asking young people some questions about their life and dreams for the future
This is our age!
On 15 July, 67 young people aged 11 to 14 from across the UK gathered at Taplow Court for the Rising Phoenix Summer Course, centred around the UN’s sustainable development goals and the poem ‘This is your Age’ by Daisaku Ikeda, writes Cressida age 14