June 2026

Art of Living In this issue

Our daily efforts will determine the world’s future

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL June 2026 Featured — May, 2026

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

Features

In praise of my friends of the United Kingdom, pioneers of the Seven Seas

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

In commemoration of the events held during May this year, we are publishing extracts from a poem about the United Kingdom written by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda in 2002, alongside a selection of recent photos

Encouragement

Let’s confidently enact wonderful dramas of victory

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

In his essay from 2022, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda explores the significance of June in our SGI calendar

Encouragement

Editorial Encouragement

The most respectworthy are those active on the front lines

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 4 min read

In his editorial, first published in June 2009, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda urges us to begin our efforts for kosen-rufu from our districts

Gosho Study Encouragement

Engaging in dialogues of hope to bring happiness and peace to all people

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 26 min read

In this month’s lecture, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda assures us that dialogue will build an age of the people through the power of faith in the human being

Encouragement Mentor & Disciple

The Day of Mentor and Disciple for Europe

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 4 min read

In extracts from The New Human Revolution, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda discusses the creation of this anniversary at a course held in France in June 1981

NHR Encouragement

Fierce struggle

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 5 min read

In this chapter, from volume twenty-seven of The New Human Revolution, Shin’ichi travels extensively around Japan to encourage members in May 1978

Encouragement

Let’s confidently enact wonderful dramas of victory

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 3 min read

In his essay from 2022, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda explores the significance of June in our SGI calendar

Experiences

Experiences Health

Living each moment

by Richard Beckmann in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 5 min read

Richard Beckmann shares how his Buddhist practice has helped him after his brain tumour diagnosis

Experiences

Developing the treasures of the heart

by Joan Connolly in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 5 min read

Joan Connolly, from SGI-Ireland, transformed her tendency to complain into a desire to connect others with the practice of Nichiren Buddhism

Experiences

A new found strength

by Sylvie Ruault in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 5 min read

Sylvie Ruault, an SGI-Ireland member, shares how she was introduced to the SGI by Joan Connolly and the difference practising has made to her life

Experiences

Transforming all fear

by Cecilia Ercolani in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 6 min read

Through her Buddhist practice and activities, Cecilia Ercolani let go of the past and learned to trust herself fully

Features

In praise of my friends of the United Kingdom, pioneers of the Seven Seas

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 2 min read

Features

How can we realise world peace?

by Sanda McWilliam in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 5 min read

Sanda McWilliam explores the difference one person can make in creating a peaceful world

SGI Anniversaries Features

SGI Anniversaries: June 2026

by SGI-UK editorial team in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 1 min read

Birth of first Soka Gakkai president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi & The Day of Mentor and Disciple for Europe

New Voices

Become people who create rainbows of friendship and peace

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 1 min read

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encourages us to have big hearts to learn from our friends

New Voices

Shine in your own unique way!

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 1 min read

President Ikeda asks us to believe in our boundless potential and keep pressing forward even when we are experiencing many struggles

New Voices

Happiness for everyone!

by Nok Davis in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 1 min read

On 18 February, thirteen children came to our Future Division activity at The Wesley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, writes Nok Davis

New Voices

Taking the lead

by Dario and Cosimo in AOL June 2026 May 22, 2026 — 2 min read

On Sunday 22 March, Crystal Palace district in south London held their monthly discussion meeting with the theme: ‘Building a Future of Hope’. Cosimo, age 13, and Dario, age 14, were emcees for the very first time. They both share what they thought about the meeting. Dario writes:

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June 2026

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Our daily efforts will determine the world’s future

In praise of my friends of the United Kingdom, pioneers of the Seven Seas

Let’s confidently enact wonderful dramas of victory

Encouragement

The most respectworthy are those active on the front lines

Engaging in dialogues of hope to bring happiness and peace to all people

The Day of Mentor and Disciple for Europe

Fierce struggle

Let’s confidently enact wonderful dramas of victory

Experiences

Living each moment

Developing the treasures of the heart

A new found strength

Transforming all fear

Features

In praise of my friends of the United Kingdom, pioneers of the Seven Seas

How can we realise world peace?

SGI Anniversaries: June 2026

New Voices

Become people who create rainbows of friendship and peace

Shine in your own unique way!

Happiness for everyone!

Taking the lead

The most respectworthy are those active on the front lines