March 2025

Art of Living In this issue

Deeper than indigo

by Anna Hashimoto in AOL March 2025 Featured — March, 2025

Introduction to the articles and themes of the March 2025 issue by SGI-UK Vice Youth Division Leader, Anna Hashimoto

Gosho Study Encouragement

The direct path to attaining Buddhahood

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL March 2025 Featured — March, 2025

In the second of a series of lectures on ‘Letter from Sado’, Daisaku Ikeda confirms that overcoming great obstacles is the key to transforming our karma

Features Youth Mentor & Disciple

Renewing our vow!

by Max Erle in AOL March 2025 Featured — March, 2025

SGI-UK Youth Division Leader Max Erle shares how the youth division is putting the spirit of 16 March – Kosen-rufu Day – into action

Encouragement

Editorial Encouragement

The discussion meeting – a noble gathering embodying respect for all

by Minoru Harada in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 3 min read

In this editorial, written in February, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada discusses the importance of the monthly discussion meeting

Gosho Study Encouragement

The direct path to attaining Buddhahood

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 29 min read

In the second of a series of lectures on ‘Letter from Sado’, Daisaku Ikeda confirms that overcoming great obstacles is the key to transforming our karma

NHR Encouragement

Mighty river

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 4 min read

This chapter, from volume fourteen of The New Human Revolution written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, describes events in 1970. He strove to encourage the Future Division ‘Young Phoenix Group’ in a special training session

Encouragement Youth

Raising successors

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 2 min read

Extracts from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s writings on the significance of 16 March – Kosen-rufu Day

Experiences

Experiences Youth

Igniting my fighting spirit

by Leon Ooi in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 6 min read

When Leon Ooi faced a serious health challenge, he used his Buddhist practice and study to maintain strong faith

Experiences Youth

The treasure of youth

by Andrea Petrucci in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 5 min read

Andrea Petrucci, from SGI-Netherlands, shares how SGI activities have helped his career

Experiences Youth

Opening the path of my mission

by Tobias Hofmeister in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 4 min read

Tobias Hofmeister shares how he found stability in his life through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

Experiences Youth

Never forgetting to be who I am

by Sayaka Mikoshiba in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 5 min read

Sayaka Mikoshiba describes her journey to believe in herself and pursue her passion

Experiences Youth

Building inner resilience

by Virginia Poli in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 5 min read

Virginia Poli explains how she transformed her mental health situation through practising Buddhism

Experiences Youth

Creating an inner change

by Miyuki Komeda in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 4 min read

Miyuki Komeda transformed the challenges she faced through inner change and the vow she made to SGI President Daisaku Ikeda

Features

Features Youth Mentor & Disciple

Renewing our vow!

by Max Erle in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 8 min read

SGI-UK Youth Division Leader Max Erle shares how the youth division is putting the spirit of 16 March – Kosen-rufu Day – into action

A blue deeper than indigo itself

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 2 min read

Extract from a poem composed by President Ikeda in March 1988 to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of Kosen-rufu Day

New Voices

Showing appreciation to those who support you

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us to express our gratitude to others

Turn on your ‘switch’ for growth!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 1 min read

President Ikeda says that every day we can make a fresh determination to try harder

Each of you has a mission

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 1 min read

President Ikeda says that we should never lose hope

Sharing wonderful inspiration together

by Yoshiko Kelly in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 1 min read

Twelve children gathered together for a festive Rising Phoenix and Indigo activity in Sutton on 15 December, writes Yoshiko Kelly

How will you soar higher in 2025?

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 1 min read

SGI-UK Future Division members share their determinations for this year and beyond

Let’s create a  better world!

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL March 2025 Mar 1, 2025 — 2 min read

SGI-UK Future Division members share their reflections and determinations for the Sustainable Development Goals

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