May 2024
Art of Living In this issue
A profusion of cherry blossoms adorning the Soka citadel of mentor and disciple
In this month’s editorial, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada explains what we can learn from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s actions
Promoting friendship and deepening bonds of trust
In this month’s article, Justine Marchant shares the importance of fostering friendships in our local communities
Encouragement
A profusion of cherry blossoms adorning the Soka citadel of mentor and disciple
In this month’s editorial, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada explains what we can learn from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s actions
The great vow of kosen-rufu is the heart of the Soka Gakkai
SGI President Daisaku Ikeda explores key passages from the ‘The Teacher of the Law’ chapter of The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings
Sound the bells of courage and hope for a brighter future!
Extracts from an essay by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, written in 2023
Trailblazing
Extracts from volume five of The New Human Revolution written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda
Experiences
Turning ideals into reality
Uuka Idi Urbi Santos shares how she is contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Breaking through all doubts and fears
Peter Grayer shares how strengthening his prayer enabled him to face a life-and-death struggle
Opening the door to a new future!
Melanie Little explains how practising Buddhism has enabled her to develop a new view on her life and problems
To the fiftieth person
Clark Strand pays a personal tribute to Daisaku Ikeda
Features
Promoting friendship and deepening bonds of trust
In this month’s article, Justine Marchant shares the importance of fostering friendships in our local communities
Sharing Buddhism with others
Louise Raven-Tiémélé answers questions about why we share the philosophy of Buddhism with other people
SGI Anniversaries: May
3 May: Soka Gakkai Day
New Voices
Bravely climb the waterfall of your goals!
SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us not to give up when we experience hardships or setbacks
My young friends, become truly great people!
President Ikeda reminds us that a truly great person is one who strives for the happiness of others
Getting to know… Anaya
In this series for New Voices, we are asking young people some questions about their life and dreams for the future
Art activity in Severn and Wye
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