May 2024

Art of Living In this issue

Buddhism means being victorious

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

A profusion of cherry blossoms adorning the Soka citadel of mentor and disciple

by Minoru Harada in AOL May 2024 Featured — May, 2024

In this month’s editorial, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada explains what we can learn from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s actions

Features

Promoting friendship and deepening bonds of trust

by Justine Marchant in AOL May 2024 Featured — May, 2024

In this month’s article, Justine Marchant shares the importance of fostering friendships in our local communities

Encouragement

Editorial Encouragement

A profusion of cherry blossoms adorning the Soka citadel of mentor and disciple

by Minoru Harada in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 3 min read

In this month’s editorial, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada explains what we can learn from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s actions

Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

The great vow of kosen-rufu is the heart of the Soka Gakkai

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 20 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda explores key passages from the ‘The Teacher of the Law’ chapter of The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings

Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

Sound the bells of courage and hope for a brighter future!

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

Extracts from an essay by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, written in 2023

NHR Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

Trailblazing

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

Extracts from volume five of The New Human Revolution written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda

Experiences

Turning ideals into reality

by Uuka Idi Urbi Santos in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 6 min read

Uuka Idi Urbi Santos shares how she is contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Experiences

Breaking through all doubts and fears

by Peter Grayer in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 7 min read

Peter Grayer shares how strengthening his prayer enabled him to face a life-and-death struggle

Experiences

Opening the door to a new future!

by Melanie Little in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 6 min read

Melanie Little explains how practising Buddhism has enabled her to develop a new view on her life and problems

Experiences

To the fiftieth person

by Clark Strand in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 7 min read

Clark Strand pays a personal tribute to Daisaku Ikeda

Features

Promoting friendship and deepening bonds of trust

by Justine Marchant in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 5 min read

In this month’s article, Justine Marchant shares the importance of fostering friendships in our local communities

Basics of Buddhism Features

Sharing Buddhism with others

by Louise Raven-Tiémélé in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 5 min read

Louise Raven-Tiémélé answers questions about why we share the philosophy of Buddhism with other people

Features

SGI Anniversaries: May

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 1 min read

3 May: Soka Gakkai Day

New Voices

New Voices Daisaku Ikeda

Bravely climb the waterfall of your goals!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us not to give up when we experience hardships or setbacks

New Voices Daisaku Ikeda

My young friends, become truly great people!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 1 min read

President Ikeda reminds us that a truly great person is one who strives for the happiness of others

New Voices

Getting to know… Anaya

by Anaya in AOL May 2024 May 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

Art activity in Severn and Wye

by Trevor J Phillips in AOL May 2024 May 1, 2024 — 1 min read

On 13 February, nine young people gathered at Artscape in Cinderford to take part in the first Future Division meeting of the year hosted by Severn and Wye Chapter, reports Trevor J Phillips

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May 2024

Art of Living In this issue

Buddhism means being victorious

A profusion of cherry blossoms adorning the Soka citadel of mentor and disciple

Promoting friendship and deepening bonds of trust

Encouragement

A profusion of cherry blossoms adorning the Soka citadel of mentor and disciple

The great vow of kosen-rufu is the heart of the Soka Gakkai

Sound the bells of courage and hope for a brighter future!

Trailblazing

Experiences

Turning ideals into reality

Breaking through all doubts and fears

Opening the door to a new future!

To the fiftieth person

Features

Promoting friendship and deepening bonds of trust

Sharing Buddhism with others

SGI Anniversaries: May

New Voices

Bravely climb the waterfall of your goals!

My young friends, become truly great people!

Getting to know… Anaya

Art activity in Severn and Wye

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