The Gosho and the Lessons
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Esperia Let's create a century of humanism
The book explores some concepts of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism, with a focus on the importance of respect for the dignity of every human being, compassion and active commitment to one's own and others' happiness. Through an analysis of the figure of the Bodhisattva Mai Sprezzante and the kosen rufu movement as a whole, Master Ikeda invites us to turn challenges into opportunities, to help build a peaceful and just society, and to cultivate a solid and unwavering faith. "Nichiren Buddhism exists for the welfare of all people. That is why we should behave like the Bodhisattva Mai Sprezzante, respecting each one of them and wishing them to shine to the fullest. One does not build one's happiness on the misfortunes of others." Daisaku Ikeda
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Esperia The immense power of prayer
"To pray, in Nichiren Buddhism, is to make a vow to win absolutely," says Master Ikeda in one of the five lectures in this volume from the series "Sun Buddhism." Beginning with passages from Nichiren Daishonin's writings, the author addresses the topic of prayer, clarifying that prayer based on the Lotus Sutra is a prayer sure to be answered and that through the recitation of Nam myoho renders kyo we can turn everything that happens to us in a positive direction, with the confidence that even one daimoku brings immeasurable benefits. Daisaku Ikeda (1928-2023) was a Buddhist teacher, peacemaker, educator, author and poet. He was president of the international Buddhist lay association Soka Gakkai International (SGI), which has members in 192 countries and territories around the world. He was founder of the Institute of Eastern Philosophy and Soka University. In 1983 he was awarded the United Nations Peace Prize.
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Esperia To our wonderful new members
In the five lectures in this volume, taken from the "Buddhism of the Sun" series, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda addresses new members in particular, outlining the cornerstones of Soka Gakkai Buddhism. From the non-duality of master and disciple to the desire for happiness for self and others, from the spirit of standing up on one's own to the network of "good friends" we find in the organization, Ikeda illustrates the Soka religious revolution, a light of humanism that spreads across the planet, and explains how the samgha, a harmonious community of practitioners united with an open and egalitarian spirit, plays an irreplaceable role in helping people pursue their Buddhist practice.
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Esperia Selection of the writings of Nichiren Daishonin
This edition contains the most up-to-date translations of a selection of 45 of Nichiren Daishonin's writings selected from the best known and best loved. Millions of people have made their lives shine by studying these texts. A glossary of terms related to Buddhist doctrine has been added for better understanding of the texts. A book that you can take with you anywhere, also suitable for those who are just approaching Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism. Texts contained in the volume: The attainment of Buddhahood in this existence A ship to cross the sea of suffering The Persecution of Tatsunokuchi Alleviating karmic retribution The legacy of the Basic Law of Life The precious tower Letter from Sado Illusions and desires are enlightenment The true aspect of all phenomena The practice of the Buddha's teaching On the prophecy of the Buddha Reply to Kyo'o The swords of good and evil The difficulty of keeping the faith Letter to the brothers Winter always turns into spring Different bodies, same mind The levees of faith The cure for karmic diseases The three obstacles and the four demons Happiness in this world The essentials for attaining Buddhahood The fourteen offenses The actions of the Lotus Sutra devotee The eight winds Admonition against attachment to one's own fiefdom The real appearance of the Gohonzon The three kinds of treasures Letter to Misawa The two kinds of faith Invisible virtue and visible reward Flowers and fruits The one essential sentence The receipt of new fiefs General Stone Tiger The extension of life Letter to Jakunichi-bo The persecutions that befall the saint The strategy of the Lotus Sutra The Dragon Gate Letter to Niiike The Person and the Law Great evil and great good The rice offering New Year's Gosho
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Esperia Faith, Practice and Study
Faith, practice and study are truly the driving forces for the growth and victory of all members of the Soka Gakkai, Bodhisattvas of the Earth from beginningless time. They are the timeless guidelines for the efforts we make in order to fulfill the mission the Buddha has entrusted to us. engaging in faith, practice, study and embracing the correct teaching, in direct connection with Nichiren Daishonin, have always constituted the tradition of Soka Gakkai members since the beginning. "A symbol of limitless hope and infinite passion, the sun never stands still and embraces everything with its compassionate rays. Nichiren Buddhism is the Buddhism of the sun." - Daisaku Ikeda
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Esperia The five eternal guides
President Toda first expounded the three guides in December 1957. He came to formulate these guides after a long reflection while he was struggling with serious health problems. He was trying to clarify what faith the members should aspire to so that each of them, without exception, would attain happiness. Several years later, in 2003, two were added to the three guides formulated by the master by his disciple Daisaku Ikeda. The five eternal guides of the Soka Gakkai are immutable principles for deepening our faith. They point us in the direction for the attainment of Buddhahood and the realization of kosen rufu. "A symbol of unlimited hope and infinite passion, the sun never stands still and embraces everything with its compassionate rays. Nichiren Buddhism is the Buddhism of the sun." - Daisaku Ikeda
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Esperia To my dear friends in the Youth Group
Five lectures by Daisaku Ikeda from the "Buddhism of the Sun" series dedicated to members of the Soka Gakkai Youth Group. "I would like to dedicate the next few lessons to the members of the Youth Group, to whom I completely entrust the worldwide kosen rufu movement. I would like to share with them various passages from the Daishonin's writings that offer guidance for becoming humanity-rich leaders and living victorious youth." With these words Daisaku Ikeda introduces the five lessons in this volume, which, although aimed specifically at youth, offer important guidance for all Soka Gakkai members. Having courage, manifesting an invincible spirit, raising successors, adopting a humanistic philosophy, realizing kosen rufu: Ikeda delves into these topics from the words of Nichiren Daishonin, never failing to share his own personal experience of struggle shared with his teacher Josei Toda.
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Esperia Rich Sudatta
Rich Sudatta is a letter Nichiren sent to Nanjo Tokimitsu in 1280. During the previous year Atsuhara's persecution had reached its peak, with the arrest and subsequent sentencing to death of several peasants who believed in the Daishonin's teachings. It is thought that at the time the letter was written, the situation was quite tense. In this context, Nichiren praises the 20-year-old Nanjo for his courage, devotion, and thoughtfulness in sending him a kan of coins as an offering.Nichiren explains that it is when you provide a person with something he needs that the act of offering becomes meaningful. In his lecture, moreover, Daisaku Ikeda turns his attention to the importance of nurturing young people, allowing them to shine to their fullest, just as Nichiren did with young Nanjo, following and encouraging him throughout his journey.
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Esperia The eternal teachings
Daisaku Ikeda lectures on the writings of Nichiren Daishonin. According to Ikeda's statement, the Gosho (the set of Nichiren Daishonin's writings) "illustrates the means by which everyone can attain enlightenment," the essential goal of Buddhist practice. Thus the author, in writing these lessons, intended to help all people strengthen their faith by cultivating "the two paths of practice and study." This volume presents thirteen letters, almost all of which are fully annotated, except in the case of two very long treatises, from which salient passages have been selected. GOSHO CONTENTS IN THE COLLECTION:On the unlined robeIzu's exileOpen eyesThe one essential sentenceLetter to the lay nun in KoLetter to Oto's motherGiving of a robe by a motherLetter of condolenceLetter to Ueno-ama Gozen: Gosho of refined sake-Reply to lay nun, mother of UenoThe unanimous declaration of the Buddhas of the three existencesCondolences a deceased husband (Reply to Myoho Bikuni)Happiness in this world
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Esperia Living the gosho
Passages from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin commented on by Daisaku Ikeda.The book is organized into seven chapters, each of which has a theme, to make it easier to find the passages. Daisaku Ikeda's encouragements accompanying Nichiren's words offer us an incentive to deepen our faith, strengthen our practice and realize authentically victorious existences, while also helping others to do the same.Themes covered: The non-duality of master and disciple, attitude in faith to face difficulties, how to realize authentically happy and victorious lives, fulfilling one's mission, the importance of dialogue and friendship, winning in commitment to kosen rufu.
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Esperia The treasure of the heart
A collection of passages from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin, accompanied by beautiful illustrations, which are presented to offer encouragement to cultivate faith day by day.The collection has 52 sentences, one for each week of the year, and is intended as an opportunity to explore some of the most famous passages from the Gosho. Re-reading the same words, a few days or longer periods later, it often happens that we catch new nuances and look for a direct connection to our life experiences. The Gosho for every follower of Nichiren's teaching is an authentic point of reference, a beacon that illuminates our life path and sustains us in sad or difficult moments as well as in happy circumstances.
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Esperia The attainment of Buddhahood in this existence
Daisaku Ikeda's lecture on Nichiren Daishonin's writing. In what does a truly meaningful existence consist? What is true happiness? Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is a hopeful teaching that enables us to forge a condition of supreme happiness. Daisaku Ikeda's lecture on this very important Daishonin writing is a milestone, an essential text for understanding the scope of Buddhism.
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