Daisaku Ikeda’s daily guidance. Daily advice, drawn from speeches delivered by Daisaku Ikeda in recent years on various occasions.

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Words by Daisaku Ikeda dedicated to women. A quote for each day of the year, accompanied by beautiful illustrations.

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We all want to become the best version of ourselves, to be happy, to help others, to make a difference; we all want to "shine" in some way. Throughout our lives, we cultivate dreams and aspirations, nurture hopes, and make decisions. Along the way, we may encounter, at just the right moment, a profound thought or a "pill of wisdom" that helps us persevere through difficult times. Such a motto or phrase can determine the course of our existence.In this book, we have collected 201 quotes that we hope will become cherished words from which to draw inspiration. Approximately half of the quotes are taken from the writings and lectures of Daisaku Ikeda, while the others are words from writers, philosophers, activists, artists, scientists, Nobel laureates, and poets from almost every continent and era, which Ikeda has shared with his readers and interlocutors over the years. «A human being's life is a succession of changes. What seemed stable and immutable yesterday can suddenly change today, for better or for worse. What gives us strength in this sea of changes are the guidelines that illuminate the correct path to follow, words of encouragement that revitalize us, especially in the midst of difficulties.»Daisaku Ikeda

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A collection of passages from Nichiren Daishonin's writings, accompanied by splendid illustrations, presented to offer encouragement to cultivate faith day by day.The collection comprises 52 phrases, one for each week of the year, and aims to provide an opportunity for deeper understanding of some of the most celebrated passages from the Gosho. Rereading the same words, after a few days or longer periods, one often grasps new nuances and seeks a direct connection with the experiences of our lives. For every follower of Nichiren's teachings, the Gosho is an authentic point of reference, a beacon that illuminates our life's journey and supports us in sad or difficult times as well as in joyful circumstances.

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Passages from Nichiren Daishonin's writings commented on by Daisaku Ikeda.The book is organized into seven chapters, each with a theme, to facilitate the search for passages. Daisaku Ikeda's encouragements accompanying Nichiren's words offer us a stimulus to deepen our faith, strengthen our practice, and achieve authentically victorious lives, helping others to do the same.Topics covered: The non-duality of mentor and disciple, attitude in faith to face difficulties, how to achieve authentically happy and victorious lives, fulfilling one's mission, the importance of dialogue and friendship, winning in the endeavor for kosen rufu.  

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Quotations from Nichiren Daishonin's writings on the themes of life. Nichiren Daishonin wrote with passion, courage, tenderness, and poetry, encouraging his disciples in both doctrinal matters and daily difficulties. His letters convey deep compassion and a clear message on how to lead a life of genuine happiness.A Lantern in the Darkness facilitates the search for famous passages from Nichiren's scriptures. The excerpts are organized by topics related to daily life, making it easy to find encouragement relevant to specific situations. The "Reflections," short extracts from Daisaku Ikeda's speeches, offer further insights to better understand and embrace the spirit of the Daishonin.  

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