June 2025

Art of Living In this issue

The important thing is to build an invincible self

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL June 2025 Featured — May, 2025

Introduction to the articles and themes of the June 2025 issue by Art of Living editor, Jessica Squier

Features Mentor & Disciple

Vowing together to advance anew

by Suzanne Pritchard and Robert Harrap in AOL June 2025 Featured — May, 2025

Message from Suzanne Pritchard and Robert Harrap, co-chairs of SGI Europe

Encouragement ⁠Study

Pursuing the great way of practice and study

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2025 Featured — May, 2025

In extracts from an essay written in 2018, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us that study is the way to strengthen our faith

Encouragement

Editorial Mentor & Disciple Encouragement

Let’s advance together along the great path of mentor and disciple

by Minoru Harada in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 3 min read

In this month’s editorial, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada reminds us of SGI President Ikeda’s unchanging commitment to protect his mentor

Gosho Study Encouragement

‘Many in body but one in mind’ – the true heritage of faith flows in the harmonious community of practitioners who share the great vow for kosen-rufu

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 15 min read

In number eight of a series of lectures on 'The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life', SGI President Daisaku Ikeda explains the crucial importance of our unity in faith

Encouragement Mentor & Disciple

Across the Seven Seas and Beyond, Towards the Century of Humanity

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 2 min read

Extracts from a poem SGI President Daisaku Ikeda wrote during a visit to Paris in June 1987. It is one of four poems dedicated to the people of France, Italy, West Germany and the United Kingdom

Encouragement ⁠Study

Pursuing the great way of practice and study

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 7 min read

In extracts from an essay written in 2018, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us that study is the way to strengthen our faith

NHR Encouragement

Citadel of the people

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 4 min read

This chapter, from volume seventeen of The New Human Revolution written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, describes events in 1973 including Shin’ichi’s visit to Europe for the establishment of the Soka Gakkai European Conference and the opening of the Soka Gakkai London Office

Experiences

Experiences Education Work & Career Moving Home

The power of determination

by Jonny Gilbert in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 6 min read

Jonny Gilbert shares how his Buddhist practice helped to transform all areas of his life

Experiences Moving Home Education Work & Career Relationships

Remaining undefeated

by Marcela Nurnberg in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 6 min read

Marcela Nurnberg, from SGI-Norway, challenged herself to create a new path for herself

Experiences ⁠Study Exams Mentor & Disciple

A deeper understanding

by Dianne Stewart in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 6 min read

Through taking part in the SGI-UK study exams, Dianne Stewart created a turning point in her life

Experiences Work & Career Moving Home Relationships

Strengthening one’s faith like never before

by Torsha Nag in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 5 min read

Through dedicating herself as a district leader, Torsha Nag opened up a wonderful new opportunity for her career

Features

Features Mentor & Disciple

Vowing together to advance anew

by Suzanne Pritchard and Robert Harrap in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 6 min read

Message from Suzanne Pritchard and Robert Harrap, co-chairs of SGI Europe

Features Mentor & Disciple

Learning from disciples

by Andy Davenne in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 5 min read

In this article about the spirit of Nichiren Daishonin’s disciples, Andy Davenne explores the life of Sairen-bo Nichijo

SGI Anniversaries Features

SGI Anniversaries: June 2025

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 1 min read

Birth of first Soka Gakkai president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and The Day of Mentor and Disciple for Europe

New Voices

Make good friends by being a good friend yourself

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 1 min read

President Ikeda reminds us about the importance of friendship

New Voices

You have the greatest allies and the best engine to drive you forwards!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 1 min read

President Ikeda encourages us to boldly take on challenges without being afraid to make mistakes

New Voices

Acquiring the habit of learning

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 1 min read

President Ikeda explains that, even if we are struggling to get the grades we would like, our desire to study and learn is itself truly admirable

New Voices

A joyful day

by Yoshiko Kelly in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 1 min read

On 15 March, the Young Eagles and Mimosa Group members (young people aged 7 to 10 years old) in South West London Area a held a joyful meeting at the SGI-UK South London National Centre, attended by eleven precious children, writes Yoshiko Kelly

New Voices

SGI-UK hosts ‘Maidenhead’s Got Talent!’

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL June 2025 May 23, 2025 — 2 min read

On 28 March the annual Maidenhead’s Got Talent showcase was once again hosted by SGI-UK at Taplow Court and was a resounding success

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June 2025

Art of Living In this issue

The important thing is to build an invincible self

Vowing together to advance anew

Pursuing the great way of practice and study

Encouragement

Let’s advance together along the great path of mentor and disciple

‘Many in body but one in mind’ – the true heritage of faith flows in the harmonious community of practitioners who share the great vow for kosen-rufu

Across the Seven Seas and Beyond, Towards the Century of Humanity

Pursuing the great way of practice and study

Citadel of the people

Experiences

The power of determination

Remaining undefeated

A deeper understanding

Strengthening one’s faith like never before

Features

Vowing together to advance anew

Learning from disciples

SGI Anniversaries: June 2025

New Voices

Make good friends by being a good friend yourself

You have the greatest allies and the best engine to drive you forwards!

Acquiring the habit of learning

A joyful day

SGI-UK hosts ‘Maidenhead’s Got Talent!’

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Make good friends by being a good friend yourself

You have the greatest allies and the best engine to drive you forwards!