August 2026

Art of Living In this issue

Every person is endowed with wonderful potential

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL August 2026 Featured — July, 2026

Introduction to the articles and themes of the August 2026 issue by Art of Living editor, Jessica Squier

Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

My dear friends of the United Kingdom

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL August 2026 Featured — July, 2026

In this study series, we are featuring extracts from the many writings by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda dedicated to SGI-UK

Features

What is the spirit behind making offerings in Buddhism?

by Sue Thornton in AOL August 2026 Featured — July, 2026

Sue Thornton explains the effect of good fortune we receive through the cause of making sincere offerings

Encouragement

Editorial Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

There is no greater strategy than faith in the Mystic Law

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 4 min read

In this editorial, first published in 2008, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda explains that strong courageous faith is the key to attaining Buddhahood

Gosho Study Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

The essence of Buddhism lies in one’s ‘behaviour as a human being’

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 26 min read

First instalment of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s lecture on ‘The Three Kinds of Treasure’

Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

My dear friends of the United Kingdom

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 4 min read

In this study series, we are featuring extracts from the many writings by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda dedicated to SGI-UK

NHR Encouragement

Charging ahead

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 5 min read

In this chapter, from volume twenty-nine of The New Human Revolution, set at the end of 1978, Daisaku Ikeda discusses the rhythm of activities for every five years towards the twenty-first century

Experiences

Experiences Work & Career Mentor & Disciple Education

Opening up my heart

by Wendy Gray in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 8 min read

When Wendy Gray started chanting, she also began the journey to achieving her dreams

Experiences Death & Dying Health

Turning winter into spring

by Martin Snell in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 7 min read

Martin Snell, from SGI-Netherlands, shares how he was able to transform the grief of losing his partner

Experiences Work & Career Youth Relationships

Creating a shining life-state, like the sun

by Catia Soares in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 6 min read

Catia Soares shares how her journey of internal transformation had an impact on her work and finding a partner

Experiences Mental Health Health ⁠Study Exams

Living with an optimistic spirit

by Kassandra Wiskin in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 4 min read

Through developing her faith, practice and study, Kassandra Wiskin overcame her pessimistic attitude towards life

Features

Let’s create a whirlpool of joy!

by Justine Marchant in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 7 min read

In this month’s article, Justine Marchant shares some more guidance from the members of the Japanese delegation that came to the UK in May

Features

What is the spirit behind making offerings in Buddhism?

by Sue Thornton in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 5 min read

Sue Thornton explains the effect of good fortune we receive through the cause of making sincere offerings

SGI Anniversaries Features

SGI Anniversaries: August 2026

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 2 min read

Daisaku Ikeda joined the Soka Gakkai

New Voices

Sowing the seeds of peace throughout the world

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 1 min read

24 August is the anniversary of the day SGI President Daisaku Ikeda joined the Soka Gakkai. It all started when he met his mentor, Josei Toda, at a discussion meeting in 1947. In 2013, President Ikeda talked about this encounter

New Voices

Embarking on adventures of fresh discovery

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 1 min read

President Ikeda reminds us that the summer holidays are a wonderful time to nurture our curiosity and we should continue to seek answers to all our questions