July 2026

Art of Living In this issue

Each life is precious beyond measure

by Jessica Squier in AOL July 2026 Featured — June, 2026

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

Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

My dear friends of the United Kingdom

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL July 2026 Featured — June, 2026

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

Features Youth

Discussion meetings – the driving force for peace

by Saskia Zeta Reed, Mohan Welstand-Keryk in AOL July 2026 Featured — June, 2026

SGI-UK youth division members, Saskia Zeta Reed and Mohan Welstand-Keryk, explore the importance of discussion meetings

Encouragement

Editorial Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

Be a resolute champion in refuting the erroneous and revealing the true

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 4 min read

In this month's editorial, first published in 2007, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda explores what profound respect means

Gosho Study Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

The banner of ‘Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land’

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 23 min read

In this study, first published in 2010, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda discusses Nichiren Daishonin’s important treatise with youth division leaders in Japan

Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

My dear friends of the United Kingdom

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 4 min read

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

NHR Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

Great path

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 5 min read

In this chapter, from volume twenty-eight of The New Human Revolution written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, set in 1978 Shin’ichi encourages members in various regions of Japan, based on the writings of Nichiren Daishonin

Experiences

Experiences Mentor & Disciple Work & Career

Understanding the purpose of my life

by Prue Bucknall in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 7 min read

Pioneer member of SGI-UK, Prue Bucknall shares her experience of starting to practise Nichiren Buddhism fifty-six years ago

Experiences Youth Mentor & Disciple Work & Career Moving Home

Creating everlasting victory

by Carina Zox in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 6 min read

Carina Zox, from SGI-Germany, shares how she conquered her self-doubt to forge a value-creating life in a new country

Experiences Health

The essence of real health

by Giuseppe Guzzardi in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 3 min read

When battling with a serious health issue, Giuseppe Guzzardi was encouraged by the support he received from his fellow SGI members

Experiences Relationships Financial Security

Mustering your faith!

by Sriyani Jayatilaka in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 6 min read

Sriyani Jayatilaka shares the breakthroughs she has had through chanting and taking part in activities

Features

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Let’s create a new future for kosen-rufu of the UK!

by Justine Marchant in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 7 min read

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

Features Youth

Discussion meetings – the driving force for peace

by Saskia Zeta Reed, Mohan Welstand-Keryk in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 8 min read

SGI-UK youth division members, Saskia Zeta Reed and Mohan Welstand-Keryk, explore the importance of discussion meetings

Features AOL July 2026

SGI Anniversaries: July 2026

by SGI-UK editorial team in SGI Anniversaries Jun 26, 2026 — 2 min read

New Voices

Keep trying again and again

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us to keep trying out new things as this is a way that we can grow even more

New Voices

Realising your dreams

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 1 min read

President Ikeda shares how our chanting can help us achieve all our dreams

New Voices

Making my dream come true!

by Olivia in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 3 min read

Olivia, age 14, shares how chanting helped her get a place at the school of her dreams

New Voices

Welcoming spring with friendship and joy

by Kassandra Wiskin in AOL July 2026 Jun 26, 2026 — 1 min read

On 28 March, eight members of the Future Division in Greater London South Headquarters, aged 5–17, gathered in Caterham for their spring meeting, writes Kassandra Wiskin

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July 2026

Art of Living In this issue

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Each life is precious beyond measure

My dear friends of the United Kingdom

Discussion meetings – the driving force for peace

Encouragement

Be a resolute champion in refuting the erroneous and revealing the true

The banner of ‘Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land’

My dear friends of the United Kingdom

Great path

Experiences

Understanding the purpose of my life

Creating everlasting victory

The essence of real health

Mustering your faith!

Features

Let’s create a new future for kosen-rufu of the UK!

Discussion meetings – the driving force for peace

SGI Anniversaries: July 2026

New Voices

Keep trying again and again

Realising your dreams

Making my dream come true!

Welcoming spring with friendship and joy