September 2023

Art of Living In this issue

Change comes from having faith in people’s positive potential

by Jessica Squier in AOL September 2023 Featured — September, 2023

Introduction to the articles and themes of the September 2023 issue by Art of Living editor, Jessica Squier

Editorial Encouragement

Hardships create the inspiring music of the heart

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2023 Featured — September, 2023

In this month’s editorial, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us to have confidence that we can overcome all obstacles

Features Basics of Buddhism

Good and evil

by Jim Cowan in AOL September 2023 Featured — September, 2023

Jim Cowan answers some questions about the nature of good and evil from the perspective of Nichiren Buddhism

Encouragement

A people-centred religion – transmitting the philosophy of respect for life to the future

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 15 min read

In this month’s study lecture, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda confirms that our efforts to lead others to happiness encompass the entire world and the universe

Editorial Encouragement

Hardships create the inspiring music of the heart

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 3 min read

In this month’s editorial, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us to have confidence that we can overcome all obstacles

Encouragement

The proud mission of the SGI

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 6 min read

In an extract from an essay, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda talks about his efforts to create peace

Encouragement

Young Shoots

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 5 min read

Extracts from volume twenty-seven of The New Human Revolution, by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, which focuses on education and the opening of Soka elementary schools

Experiences

Experiences Death & Dying Health

Transforming the sufferings of life

by Dai Pritchard in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 7 min read

When confronted with the sickness and death of his parents, Dai Pritchard was forced to chant even more strongly to transform all sufferings of life into joy

Experiences Childbirth Health Relationships

Living a victorious life

by Shradha & Pushkar Khandelwal in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 6 min read

Husband and wife, Pushkar and Shradha Khandelwal share a joint experience about how much their faith developed during their journey to have a child

Experiences Health Relationships Death & Dying

Creating a harmonious family

by Roberta Caruso in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 6 min read

Through courageous dialogue, Roberta Caruso was able to transform the relationship she had with her brother

Experiences Childbirth Relationships Youth

Creating a joyful life

by Kanako Dawson in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 4 min read

Kanako Dawson turned two challenging situations into a means to become absolutely happy

Features

Features Basics of Buddhism

Good and evil

by Jim Cowan in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 5 min read

Jim Cowan answers some questions about the nature of good and evil from the perspective of Nichiren Buddhism

Features

A world without war

by Robert Harrap in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 6 min read

In this month’s article, Robert Harrap explains that through establishing Nam-myoho-renge-kyo at the core of our lives we can stop all wars

Features

SGI Anniversaries: September

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 2 min read

12 September: Tatsunokuchi Persecution, 8 September: Josei Toda’s Declaration Against Nuclear Weapons

New Voices

Bathed in moonlight, strive with hearts as vast as the universe!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda asks us to be positive and confident and set our sights on the future

New Voices

Each of you is a brave lion cub!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda asks us to have courage and not be defeated

New Voices

Getting to know… Ritika

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 1 min read

In this series for New Voices, we are asking young people some questions about their life and dreams for the future. This time, Ritika, age 8, shares her thoughts with us

New Voices

The Mountain of Success

by Anaya in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 —

Drawing by Anaya, Age 10

New Voices

Launching a summer of activities!

by Miki & Cosimo in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 1 min read

South West London Area Mimosa and Young Eagles (young people age 7 to 10) met up on 17 June at the SGI-UK South London Centre to launch their upcoming Summer Course. Two of the participants share their memories of the day’s events

New Voices

Fun and friendship in the sunshine!

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL September 2023 Sep 1, 2023 — 1 min read

On 2 June, River Severn Chapter held a Future Division Activity on a gloriously sunny Friday in half term

Back to Issues Contributors

September 2023

Art of Living In this issue

Change comes from having faith in people’s positive potential

Hardships create the inspiring music of the heart

Good and evil

Encouragement

A people-centred religion – transmitting the philosophy of respect for life to the future

Hardships create the inspiring music of the heart

The proud mission of the SGI

Young Shoots

Experiences

Transforming the sufferings of life

Living a victorious life

Creating a harmonious family

Creating a joyful life

Features

Good and evil

A world without war

SGI Anniversaries: September

New Voices

Bathed in moonlight, strive with hearts as vast as the universe!

Each of you is a brave lion cub!

Getting to know… Ritika

The Mountain of Success

Launching a summer of activities!

Fun and friendship in the sunshine!

Popular tags