Selected passages from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin for young women with commentary by Daisaku Ikeda.This volume contains one hundred passages from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin, selected over the past several years by the young women of the Soka Gakkai. Each of the passages is accompanied by a commentary by Daisaku Ikeda-president of the International Soka Gakkai and leader of the Buddhist movement that draws on Nichiren Daishonin's teachings-relating to the topic covered, thus offering readers clear guidance on how to put the Daishonin's words into practice in their own lives, and an in-depth study by the young women of the International Soka Gakkai's Study Department."If you read and study Nichiren's writings, you will become wise and develop a truly wonderful heart," Daisaku Ikeda once said to a young woman.This is the spirit that animated the editors in compiling the selection in the book, which, while easy to read, offers a broad view of life-transforming Buddhist principles, becoming a lasting tool for inspiration and insight. "Make study your foundation!" This is an eternal guide for young women. Women who possess the bright mirror of Nichiren Buddhism in their hearts cannot be swayed by turbulent times nor defeated by adversity.Daisaku Ikeda

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What are the key points for raising happy and peaceful children? The most important are the life force, wisdom and love of parents. Treasures of the Future offers all parents essential guidance for developing themselves as they face the challenges and concerns that accompany raising children. SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's warm suggestions, based on a broad outlook on life, are solid guidelines for building happy families. Raising children is the oldest activity for humankind, since the dawn of time it has never stopped; at the same time, for each person it is always the first time. Therefore, I believe that if predecessors told their experiences frankly, they would naturally form a supportive chorus for young people and help them develop courage, wisdom and confidence. This is the reflection from which this book, which is the result of a series of dialogues held with a number of mothers who are also leaders of the Soka Gakkai, was born. - Daisaku Ikeda

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

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This volume collects essays, editorials, speeches and poems by President Ikeda addressed to the women of the Soka Gakkai. The women carry out their task as messengers of happiness, peace and justice to their communities, instilling confidence in the kosen rufu movement. "Spiritual winners," because of their deep compassion, they are also the stable, solid ground on which young people can grow and develop like mighty trees.Daisaku Ikeda writes: "The strength of mothers is the strength of the earth. [...] When a mother goes to work, everything changes. Mothers can transform the family, the community, the society and the era in which they live. It is they who will transform our world into a kingdom of peace."

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Portrait of Kaneko, wife of Daisaku Ikeda. For so many years Kaneko Ikeda, wife and inseparable companion of the president of the Soka Gakkai, spoke almost exclusively with her smile. Now she has decided to tell about her "half of heaven," giving us a different perspective on the mission she shared with Daisaku Ikeda.Through Kaneko's recollections, prompted by an interviewer's questions, readers have a rare opportunity to get to know from the inside some of the key players in the kosen rufu movement: the memories of youth, friendships, the relationship between master and disciple, adolescence and marriage, the wisdom and courage needed to raise children, manage the home and overcome life's trials, and the vital contribution of women to society. This is a face-to-face encounter with the Ikeda family, allowing us to grasp the simpler, everyday aspects as well as the challenges and victories of a family that has made the cause of mankind's happiness its own.

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