September 2024

Art of Living In this issue

Resolutely open the way to a century of peace

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

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

Gosho Study Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

Sowing the seeds of Buddhahood – the sacred work of the Buddha to bring happiness to all people

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

Part one 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

SGI in society

by Koichi Samuels, Lucy Plummer, Vicki Squire in AOL September 2024 Featured — September, 2024

Koichi Samuels, Lucy Plummer and Vicki Squire discuss how SGI Buddhism is working within society to create peace

Encouragement

Editorial Encouragement

Positive encounters enrich our lives

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

In this month’s editorial, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada states that when we base our lives on the mentor and disciple relationship, a limitless path opens before us

Gosho Study Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

Sowing the seeds of Buddhahood – the sacred work of the Buddha to bring happiness to all people

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

Part one 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 Daisaku Ikeda

Young Phoenixes

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

This chapter, from volume nine of The New Human Revolution written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda is set in 1964. Focusing on the development of young people, the elementary, junior high and high school divisions are formed

Nurturing the Future Division and youth towards a century of peace

by Minoru Harada in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 4 min read

Summary of Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada’s speech at the third Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders’ Meeting, which was held at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium on 29 June 2024

Experiences

Experiences Health Work & Career Death & Dying Youth

Learning to truly value myself

by Bruna Fujii in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 7 min read

Through her Buddhist practice, Bruna Fujii overcame numerous challenges and learnt to deeply value herself

Experiences Health Childbirth

Advancing with an undefeated heart

by Fabian Boenke in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 4 min read

Life took a sudden turn when Fabian Boenke, from SGI-Germany, found out his newborn daughter had a genetic respiratory disorder

Experiences Work & Career Health

Taking full responsibility

by Madina Barker in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 7 min read

When her business was on the brink of failing, Madina Barker summoned up a strong determination to transform the situation

Experiences Youth Mental Health Friendship Work & Career

Awakening to the true value of my life

by Vishnu Vijayan in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 5 min read

After having difficulties with his friendship circle, Vishnu Vijayan took time to transform the negative tendencies within his own life

Features

SGI in society

by Koichi Samuels, Lucy Plummer, Vicki Squire in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 7 min read

Koichi Samuels, Lucy Plummer and Vicki Squire discuss how SGI Buddhism is working within society to create peace

Sowing the seeds of Buddhahood

by Justine Marchant in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 7 min read

In this month’s article, Justine Marchant explores the importance of dialogue and strengthening our bonds with others

SGI Anniversaries: September

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 2 min read

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

New Voices

New Voices Daisaku Ikeda

Working towards a future of shining happiness for ourselves and others

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda asks us to work towards a shining future of happiness

New Voices Daisaku Ikeda

Develop hearts as big and bright as the full moon

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 1 min read

President Ikeda asks us to have hearts as wide as the universe

New Voices Daisaku Ikeda

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

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 1 min read

President Ikeda asks us to challenge ourselves in our studies, with our eyes set on the future

Shining with happiness!

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 —

New Voices Crossword

You are the seeds of hope

by Jennie Peters-Smith in AOL September 2024 Sep 1, 2024 — 1 min read

East Central England Area held a Mimosa and Young Eagles activity for eleven children on 30 June, writes Jennie Peters-Smith

Let's create a better world!

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

This article looks at how we can connect to the Sustainable Development Goals

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