December 2023

Art of Living In this issue

Faith is the door to the vast, expansive realm of the Buddha

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

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

Editorial Encouragement

Let’s confidently demonstrate the power of Nichiren Buddhism

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

In this month’s editorial, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda confirms that all of our efforts are transforming our life at the deepest level

Features

The greatest desire

by Robert Harrap in AOL December 2023 Featured — December, 2023

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

Editorial Encouragement

Let’s confidently demonstrate the power of Nichiren Buddhism

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 3 min read

In this month’s editorial, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda confirms that all of our efforts are transforming our life at the deepest level

Encouragement

Burn with the great vow for kosen-rufu! Problems and struggles are a source of growth

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 19 min read

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

Encouragement

Spreading the light of human revolution to change the destiny of humankind

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 4 min read

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

Experiences Work & Career Prejudice Financial Security

Transforming poison into medicine

by Beverly Andrews in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 7 min read

Beverly Andrews shares how she found her voice as an artist to challenge inequality during the Covid-19 lockdown

Experiences Health Mental Health Work & Career

No sickness is an obstacle

by Robert Wilson Thomas in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 6 min read

Robert Wilson Thomas from SGI-Ireland used his illness to awaken to a new mission to help others

Experiences Moving Home Relationships Mental Health

The power of prayer

by Marah Salmon in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 6 min read

Marah Salmon drew on the power of prayer when she was forced to move out of her home

Experiences Work & Career Relationships

Building a palace of peace

by Nick Hayles in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 4 min read

Nick Hayles shares how he was able to change his negative tendencies through chanting

Features

The Buddhist view of problems

by Martine Palmer in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 4 min read

Martine Palmer answers questions about the role problems and challenges play in our Buddhist practice

Features

Art of Living Index 2023

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 9 min read

New Voices

Let’s sing an ‘Ode to Joy’ of life!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 1 min read

A series of encouragement from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda

New Voices

Getting to know... Kaja

by Kaja in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 2 min read

In this series for New Voices, we are asking young people some questions about their life and dreams for the future

New Voices

Getting to know… Alice

by Alice in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 2 min read

In this series for New Voices, we are asking young people some questions about their life and dreams for the future

New Voices

This is our age!

by Cressida in AOL December 2023 Dec 1, 2023 — 1 min read

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

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December 2023

Art of Living In this issue

Faith is the door to the vast, expansive realm of the Buddha

Let’s confidently demonstrate the power of Nichiren Buddhism

The greatest desire

Encouragement

Let’s confidently demonstrate the power of Nichiren Buddhism

Burn with the great vow for kosen-rufu! Problems and struggles are a source of growth

Spreading the light of human revolution to change the destiny of humankind

Experiences

Transforming poison into medicine

No sickness is an obstacle

The power of prayer

Building a palace of peace

Features

The Buddhist view of problems

Art of Living Index 2023

New Voices

Let’s sing an ‘Ode to Joy’ of life!

Getting to know... Kaja

Getting to know… Alice

This is our age!

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