Daisaku Ikeda's lecture on Nichiren Daishonin's writing. In this lecture, Daisaku Ikeda examines the central theme of Buddhist philosophy, namely the meaning of life and death and the overcoming and transformation of suffering. This, according to the author's commentary, is the essential reason that animates the Buddha's compassion and drives him to face every kind of difficulty in order to lead living beings to supreme enlightenment. In the Lotus Sutra, this desire of the Buddha is referred to as the "one great reason" (ichidaiji). Through an in-depth examination of the writing, the author expounds the philosophical principles that Nichiren considered essential for his disciples to achieve Buddhahood.

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Daisaku Ikeda's lecture on Nichiren Daishonin's writing. What constitutes a truly meaningful existence? What is true happiness? Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is a teaching full of hope that allows us to forge a state of supreme happiness. Daisaku Ikeda's lecture on this very important writing of the Daishonin is a milestone, an essential text for understanding the scope of Buddhism.

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Daisaku Ikeda's lectures on the writings of Nichiren Daishonin. According to Ikeda, the Gosho (the collection of Nichiren Daishonin's writings) "illustrates the means by which all can achieve enlightenment," the essential purpose of Buddhist practice. Thus, the author, in writing these lectures, intended to help all people strengthen their faith by cultivating "the two ways of practice and study." The volume presents thirteen letters, almost all commented on in full, except for two very long treatises, from which salient passages have been chosen. GOSHO INCLUDED IN THE COLLECTION:On the Unlined RobeThe Exile to IzuThe Opening of the EyesThe One Essential PhraseLetter to the Lay Nun of KoLetter to Oto's MotherA Mother's Gift of a RobeLetter of CondolenceLetters to Ueno-ama Gozen: The Gosho on Fine Sake - Reply to the Lay Nun, Ueno's MotherThe Unanimous Declaration of the Buddhas of the Three ExistencesCondolences on a Deceased Husband (Reply to Myoho Bikuni)Happiness in This World

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This volume presents three lectures by Daisaku Ikeda dedicated to an in-depth examination of some of Nichiren Daishonin’s writings. A thorough study of Daishonin’s writings is, of course, of great importance in order to understand his most authentic message. Lectures included in the book:The True Aspect of All PhenomenaThe Heritage of the Ultimate Law of LifeThe Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind

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The Teachings for Victory series comprises 57 lectures by Daisaku Ikeda on the Gosho, the writings of Nichiren Daishonin, compiled over a period of about six years. The series represents a milestone within Ikeda's extensive work aimed at enabling those who embrace Nichiren Daishonin's teachings to understand the profound Buddhist principles contained in the Gosho, and, alongside other previously published series, forms a significant body of lectures. Collected in two volumes for easy reference, these lectures by Daisaku Ikeda help us understand the spirit with which the Daishonin addressed his disciples and, by showing us the way to manifest the Buddha's life condition in the contemporary world, represent a reading that will accompany us throughout our lives. "Every word, every phrase in the Gosho is imbued with the spirit of the Buddha, the spirit of helping people manifest their inner potential." – Daisaku Ikeda

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Daisaku Ikeda's lectures on the writings of Nichiren Daishonin. "No matter how adverse the circumstances, as long as we have hope, we can never be defeated; as long as we have hope, we can continue to advance." With these words, Daisaku Ikeda invites the reader to approach the study of Nichiren's writings, seeking in them support and a source of inspiration to face the most difficult situations. But Nichiren's writings are also the testimony of a master who dedicated himself entirely to the good of his disciples and risked his life to transmit the teaching. This is precisely the spirit with which Ikeda examines the writings in this volume and updates their meanings, inviting everyone to "read the Gosho with their own life." GOSHO INCLUDED IN THE COLLECTION:The Drum at the Gate of ThunderProlonging One's LifeReply to Sairen-boHell Is the Land of Tranquil LightOn the Buddha's ProphecyWinter Always Turns to SpringThe Dragon GateThe Strategy of the Lotus SutraLightening Karmic RetributionLetter to MisawaThe Essentials for Attaining BuddhahoodMany in Body, One in MindRepaying Debts of GratitudeLetter to Jakunichi-boAdmonition against Attachment to One's Fiefdom

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A collection of Daisaku Ikeda's lectures on Nichiren Daishonin's beautiful and complex writing "The Opening of the Eyes."The central theme of the treatise is succinctly expressed in the title, attributed by Nichiren himself to his work. By Opening of the Eyes, he primarily intended to communicate the fact that every person possesses within themselves the supreme life state of Buddhahood.Furthermore, the title explicitly refers to the figure of Nichiren himself, who is the teacher who shows all disciples the path to follow. From this point of view, the Daishonin clarifies in the treatise the meaning of his incessant struggle against obstacles and persecutions, sustained by a vow that he was determined not to break under any circumstances.By thoroughly explaining the meaning of Nichiren's actions, Ikeda offers everyone an opportunity to question the quality and depth of their own faith, to recognize in Nichiren's words a model of behavior to be inspired by on their journey towards human revolution.

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Daisaku Ikeda addresses the themes expressed in Nichiren's writings. Throughout his life, Nichiren Daishonin wrote several treatises and numerous letters addressed to his disciples, which express his deep conviction to fulfill the Buddha's mandate, that is, to spread peace in the world through the realization of happiness for every living being. Ikeda and the leaders of the Soka Gakkai Study Department address the themes expressed in Nichiren's writings, clarifying the essential concepts for realizing the Buddha life-state in today's world. Finally collected in a single volume, these dialogues are an essential work for understanding Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.

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