February 2024

Art of Living In this issue

Victory is won only by building patiently step by step in the present

by Jessica Squier in AOL February 2024 Featured — February, 2024

Introduction to the articles and themes of the February 2024 issue by Art of Living editor, Jessica Squier

Encouragement

Strong, deep roots of faith for the future

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL February 2024 Featured — February, 2024

Words of encouragement from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda published in October 2023

Teach others to the best of your ability

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL February 2024 Featured — February, 2024

SGI-UK members from around the country to share their thoughts and experiences of introducing others to Buddhism

Encouragement

Strong, deep roots of faith for the future

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 4 min read

Words of encouragement from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda published in October 2023

Encouragement

Developing the conviction ‘I embody the Mystic Law!’

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 17 min read

Continuing from last month's lecture, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda explores key passages from the ‘Expedient Means’ chapter of The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings

Encouragement

Spreading the light of respect for the dignity of life through dialogue

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 8 min read

Extracts from an essay written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda in March 2023, in which he explores the power of encouragement

NHR Encouragement

Training

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 5 min read

Continuing our new study series with extracts from volume two of The New Human Revolution written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda

Experiences

Experiences Moving Home Relationships Environment

A life of absolute happiness

by Annie Broadbent in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 7 min read

In her journey to finding a new home, Annie Broadbent learnt how to have trust and conviction in her Buddhahood

Experiences Youth Friendship

Deepening faith together

by Martin Butler & Jean Sharkey in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 3 min read

Joint experience by Martin Butler and Jean Sharkey about taking part in study

Experiences Health Moving Home Mental Health

Challenging negative thoughts

by Sam Cave in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 7 min read

Sam Cave shares her journey in study and practice and receiving Gohonzon

Experiences Work & Career Education Health

Becoming an agent of change

by Matt Brayford in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 7 min read

Based on a strong determination, Matt Brayford developed his career in ways he would never have thought possible

Features

Features Basics of Buddhism

What is Buddhist study?

by Kwame Yempew in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 5 min read

Kwame Yempew answers questions about the significance of study as part of our Buddhist practice

Features

SGI Anniversaries: February

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 2 min read

Birth of Nichiren Daishonin and Josei Toda

New Voices

The greater your challenges, the greater your growth

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 1 min read

President Ikeda encourages us to see challenges as something that will help us become strong

New Voices

Bring flowers of hope to blossom in spring!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda asks us to chant, even a little bit, when we are worried about something

New Voices

Seasons of advance

by Tara in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 1 min read

Tara, age 13, wrote the following poem called ‘Seasons of advance’ for the celebrations held in her Headquarters for the founding of the Soka Gakkai

New Voices

Getting to know… Miki

by Miki in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 — 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

Spring is on its way!

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL February 2024 Feb 1, 2024 —

Wordsearch for Spring Flowers

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February 2024

Art of Living In this issue

Victory is won only by building patiently step by step in the present

Strong, deep roots of faith for the future

Teach others to the best of your ability

Encouragement

Strong, deep roots of faith for the future

Developing the conviction ‘I embody the Mystic Law!’

Spreading the light of respect for the dignity of life through dialogue

Training

Experiences

A life of absolute happiness

Deepening faith together

Challenging negative thoughts

Becoming an agent of change

Features

What is Buddhist study?

SGI Anniversaries: February

New Voices

The greater your challenges, the greater your growth

Bring flowers of hope to blossom in spring!

Seasons of advance

Getting to know… Miki

Spring is on its way!

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