November 2024

Art of Living In this issue

Build a solid record of achievement in which each day is marked by personal victory

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL November 2024 Featured — November, 2024

Introduction to the articles and themes of the November 2024 issue by Art of Living editor, Jessica Squier

November – a month of victory

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

Justine Marchant reflects on how we can use the anniversaries this month to create a victory in our lives

Be champions of wisdom, diligently training in practice and study!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL November 2024 Featured — November, 2024

In this essay, written in September 2022, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda shares the importance of Buddhist study

Encouragement

Editorial Encouragement

Changing the world starts with inspiring one individual

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

In this month’s editorial, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada encourages us to reach out to those who are suffering

Gosho Study Encouragement

Praying each day and working to build a world of happiness embodying the words ‘This, my land, remains safe and tranquil’

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 22 min read

Part three of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s lecture on key passages from ‘The Life Span of the Thus Come One’ chapter of The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings

NHR Encouragement

Light of dawn

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

This chapter, from volume eleven of The New Human Revolution written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, is set in 1966. It describes Shin’ichi’s visit to Brazil and his efforts to encourage the members at a time when prejudices towards the Soka Gakkai were circulating in society

Be champions of wisdom, diligently training in practice and study!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 7 min read

In this essay, written in September 2022, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda shares the importance of Buddhist study

Experiences

Experiences Financial Security Crime and criminality

The power of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!

by Pauline Rattery in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 7 min read

When faced with the impact of a scam, Pauline Rattery mustered up the power of her faith to never give up

Experiences Youth Work & Career Mental Health

Creating boundless hope

by Candia Grasso in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 7 min read

Through tackling her work situation, Candia Grasso built the foundations for long-lasting happiness

Experiences Youth Financial Security Work & Career

Winter always turns to spring

by Abhirup Bhattacharya in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 7 min read

Through persevering in faith, Abhirup Bhattacharya from the Netherlands, was able to completely break through a deadlock at work

Experiences Crime and criminality Financial Security

Developing ever-growing good fortune

by Vipin Khanna in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 5 min read

By concentrating on his faith, practice and study, Vipin Khanna was able to maintain a strong life-state when facing a crucial moment

Features

November – a month of victory

by Justine Marchant in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 6 min read

Justine Marchant reflects on how we can use the anniversaries this month to create a victory in our lives

Learning from the disciples

by Max Erle in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 4 min read

In this new series exploring the spirit of Nichiren Daishonin’s disciples, Max Erle explores the life of Nanjo Tokimitsu

Features SGI Anniversaries

SGI Anniversaries: November

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

18 November 1930: Founding of the Soka Gakkai and death of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, 15 November: SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s death

New Voices

Let the vast potential of your heart shine

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

President Ikeda teaches us that chanting sweeps away our worries and causes a bright rainbow of hope to shine within

Our prayer is a vow

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda reminds us of the power of prayer and the importance of setting clear goals

Reading feeds our hearts and minds

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 1 min read

President Ikeda encourages us to savour the joy of reading good books

Getting to know…Cosimo

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL November 2024 Nov 1, 2024 — 2 min read

Cosimo, age 12, answers some questions about his life and practice of Buddhism

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