Become a victor in life, undefeated by hardships
Introduction to the articles and themes of the July 2023 issue by Art of Living editor, Jessica Squier
July 2023
Art of Living In this issue
Carry on the invincible spirit of Soka!
Extracts from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s essay published in 2022
Spreading the hope-inspiring breezes of eternity, happiness, true self and purity
In this month’s editorial, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda confirms that there is no obstacle we cannot overcome
Encouragement
Youth and faith – awakening to our own and others’ dignity
In this month’s study lecture, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda reconfirms the Soka Gakkai spirit of treasuring and fostering youth
Carry on the invincible spirit of Soka!
Extracts from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s essay published in 2022
Spreading the hope-inspiring breezes of eternity, happiness, true self and purity
In this month’s editorial, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda confirms that there is no obstacle we cannot overcome
Making a fresh start towards a spring of peace for all humanity
SGI President Daisaku Ikeda sent the following message to the thirteenth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders’ Meeting – commemorating 3 May, Soka Gakkai Day and the thirty-fifth anniversary of Soka Gakkai Mothers’ Day – held in Tokyo, on 3 May 2023
Young Shoots
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
Return to life
Aud Digernes from SGI-Norway shares how Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her and her mother during a challenging moment
Transforming suffering into gratitude
Lisa Guildford shares how a challenging relationship enabled her to reveal the qualities of a Buddha
Creating a life of good fortune
Douglas Catarino shares how practising Nichiren Buddhism profoundly changed his family’s circumstances
Not begrudging my life
Through tackling various obstacles, Sriram Vaidyanathan strengthened his bond with SGI President Daisaku Ikeda
The power of faith
When confronted with a seemingly impossible situation, Pippa Harvey decided to trust the power of her prayer
Features
Changing the karma of Europe
Based on a talk given by Robert Harrap at the SGI-Europe Executive Committee meeting in Frankfurt in April 2023
SGI Anniversaries: July
New Voices
Summer is an opportunity to challenge new things!
President Ikeda shares some ideas about what we can do this summer
Getting to know…Kiyomi
In this new series for New Voices, we are asking young people some questions about their life and dreams for the future
Getting to know…Tomomi
In this new series for New Voices, we are asking young people some questions about their life and dreams for the future
Getting to know…Naoki
In this new series for New Voices, we are asking young people some questions about their life and dreams for the future