September 2025

Art of Living In this issue

Open the way with the courage to forge ahead bravely

by Jessica Squier in AOL September 2025 Featured — August, 2025

Introduction to the articles and themes of the September 2025 issue by Art of Living editor, Jessica Squier

Editorial Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

The two ways of practice and study: the shining path of the highest way of life

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2025 Featured — August, 2025

Extracts from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s editorial first published in Japan in September 2006

Features

Striving for a world without nuclear weapons

by Anna Hashimoto in AOL September 2025 Featured — August, 2025

Representatives of SGI-UK student division share the actions they are taking to build a culture of peace, writes Anna Hashimoto

Encouragement

Editorial Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

The two ways of practice and study: the shining path of the highest way of life

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 5 min read

Extracts from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s editorial first published in Japan in September 2006

Gosho Study Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

Striving for kosen-rufu in the spirit of oneness of mentor and disciple is the key to true ‘peace and security in this existence’

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 31 min read

The first of a series of three lectures by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda on Nichiren Daishonin’s letter ‘On Practising the Buddha’s Teachings’

NHR Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

Path of friendship

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 4 min read

This chapter, from volume twenty of The New Human Revolution written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, describes how in May 1974 Shin’ichi visits China for the first time and during his stay meets with Vice Premier Li Xiannian

Experiences

Experiences Childbirth Health

Trusting the power of prayer

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 7 min read

Through trusting the power of her prayer, Purshila Wambui opened up wonderful opportunities for her son

Experiences Health Relationships Mentor & Disciple

Developing a life of mission

by Fumiyo Becque in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 7 min read

Fumiyo Becque shares how her strong sense of mission has helped her to support her husband with his dementia

Experiences Work & Career Moving Home

Refreshing my determination

by Antonio Fois in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 5 min read

Through taking part in activities to support others, Antonio Fois was able to transform his own life and career

Experiences Environment

Celebrating the preciousness of each life

by Anna Markoulaki in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 4 min read

Anna Markoulaki, from SGI Hellas, shares the events she created to treasure people in her hometown

Features

Striving for a world without nuclear weapons

by Anna Hashimoto in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 7 min read

Representatives of SGI-UK student division share the actions they are taking to build a culture of peace, writes Anna Hashimoto

Features

Actions for peace

by Justine Marchant in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 7 min read

In this month’s article, Justine Marchant explores the significance of the momentous events which happened in the month of September

Features

SGI Anniversaries: September 2025

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 2 min read

Tatsunokuchi Persecution and Josei Toda’s Declaration Against Nuclear Weapons

New Voices

New Voices Daisaku Ikeda

Peace begins with courage

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 1 min read

President Ikeda reminds us that peace begins with efforts we make in daily life

New Voices Daisaku Ikeda

Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo makes you shine as bright as the full moon

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 1 min read

SGI President Ikeda encourages us to shine with the light of faith

New Voices Daisaku Ikeda

Have the invincible heart of a lion king

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 1 min read

President Ikeda explains the power of chanting to elementary (primary) school children in Japan

New Voices

What an amazing day!

by Robin in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 2 min read

Robin, age 9, shares her experience of the children's activities at the Mid Thames Headquarters summer course, held on 22 June

New Voices

A summer of fun and friendship!

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL September 2025 Aug 26, 2025 — 1 min read

The young people of SGI-UK took over Taplow Court in July for a day of activity, fun and friendship

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September 2025

Art of Living In this issue

Open the way with the courage to forge ahead bravely

The two ways of practice and study: the shining path of the highest way of life

Striving for a world without nuclear weapons

Encouragement

The two ways of practice and study: the shining path of the highest way of life

Striving for kosen-rufu in the spirit of oneness of mentor and disciple is the key to true ‘peace and security in this existence’

Path of friendship

Experiences

Trusting the power of prayer

Developing a life of mission

Refreshing my determination

Celebrating the preciousness of each life

Features

Striving for a world without nuclear weapons

Actions for peace

SGI Anniversaries: September 2025

New Voices

Peace begins with courage

Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo makes you shine as bright as the full moon

Have the invincible heart of a lion king

What an amazing day!

A summer of fun and friendship!

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