Essays
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Esperia Prayer and action
Ikeda dialogues with young people on the theme of prayer and action. What power is unleashed from chanting daimoku? Is it really true that if we address our prayers to the Gohonzon they will be fulfilled? Why does an organization like the Soka Gakkai exist? Daisaku Ikeda answers these questions posed by young people with concrete and immediately understandable examples. His words help readers understand some cornerstones of Buddhist faith, in both the aspects of personal practice and the commitment to supporting the kosen rufu movement.«President Toda – he states – used the expression "absolute faith" to describe the condition in which one experiences that life, in itself, is pure joy. If one progresses in faith without ever stopping, one will surely be able to experience such a condition.»
€6,00
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Esperia The treasures of the future: happy parents, happy children
What are the fundamental points for raising happy and serene children? The most important are the life force, wisdom, and love of the parents. I tesori del futuro (Treasures of the Future) offers all parents an essential guide to developing themselves while facing the challenges and concerns that accompany raising children. The warm advice of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, based on a broad vision of life, provides solid guidelines for building happy families. Raising children is the oldest human activity, never ceasing since the dawn of time; at the same time, for each individual, it is always the first time. I therefore believe that if predecessors were to frankly recount their experiences, they would naturally form a chorus of support for the young and help them develop courage, wisdom, and confidence. This is the reflection from which this book originated, the fruit of a series of dialogues held with some mothers who are also leaders of the Soka Gakkai. — Daisaku Ikeda
€7,00
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Esperia edizioni The life of Teacher Ikeda
Daisaku Ikeda (1928-2023) exemplified boundless courage, compassion, and wisdom, rooted in Buddhist teachings and the noble spirit of non-duality between mentor and disciple. He stands among the most eminent figures in Buddhist history, having spread the Buddhist philosophy of respect for the dignity of life worldwide, expanding the Soka Gakkai peace movement to 192 countries and territories.The six essays in this book trace some of the main events in Ikeda's life and his impact on the history of global Buddhism, from his youth and meeting with his mentor Josei Toda to his inauguration as the third president of the Soka Gakkai; from shared struggles with fellow practitioners in Japan to the creation of a global movement for peace, culture, and education; from his commitment to dialogue with personalities from the most diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds to his "battle of the pen" as a prolific writer and poet, tirelessly pursued over the years. Up to the final endeavor of his life, that of giving concrete form to the Soka educational system, a pedagogical framework that embraces the entire school cycle, from preschools to Soka University. He also founded several institutions for the promotion and dissemination of culture and peace, such as the Institute of Oriental Philosophy, the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, and the Min-On Concert Association. In 1983, he was awarded the United Nations Peace Award.
€13,00
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Esperia edizioni Readings from My Youth
Essays by Daisaku Ikeda on masterpieces of literature. Daisaku Ikeda's fervent passion for reading shines through the pages of this book. This tour of world literature – books, the author tells us, that helped form the "spiritual structure" of his life – will be a source of inspiration. Throughout the chapters, we encounter heroes, revolutionaries, and villains. We hear poets sing their praises to the human spirit and engage alongside philosophers who challenged the established order and illuminated a new path forward. Allow yourself to be moved by the author's words as you discover how great literature can enrich and strengthen Buddhist practice and help bring peace and justice to today's world.
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Esperia Master and Disciple
The Gosho and the Non-Duality of Mentor and Disciple. Nichiren explains multiple times in the Gosho that we can fully blossom our humanity only thanks to a mentor. Even in European culture, a well-known aphorism states that we are "dwarfs on the shoulders of giants," meaning that however limited we may be, we can always see a little further thanks to the achievements of those who lived before us. But in Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, the mentor-disciple relationship is much more than this: there is no mentor without a disciple, and vice versa. And this relationship, which is more precisely called the non-duality of mentor and disciple, aims to transform frightened cubs into lion kings; to bring forth from the disciple's life the life state of the Buddha, which is free from fear. Our mentor, Daisaku Ikeda, never tires of reminding us of the function and importance that Josei Toda had in his life and the equally important role of Makiguchi in Toda's life. «I still remember when, about forty years ago, I met a famous Japanese critic and intellectual. He introduced himself rather pompously, boasting about his illustrious birth and the elite education he had received. When it was my turn, I simply said: “I am Josei Toda’s direct disciple, and I consider it my greatest pride and honor.” – Daisaku Ikeda
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Esperia The Foundations of Happiness
Selected passages from Nichiren Daishonin’s writings for young women with commentaries by Daisaku Ikeda.This volume contains one hundred passages from Nichiren Daishonin’s writings, selected over recent years by the young women of the Soka Gakkai. Each passage is accompanied by a commentary by Daisaku Ikeda – president of the Soka Gakkai International and leader of the Buddhist movement based on Nichiren Daishonin's teachings – related to the topic discussed, thus offering readers clear guidance on how to apply the Daishonin's words in their own lives, as well as further insights by the young women of the Soka Gakkai International Study Department.“If you read and study Nichiren’s writings, you will become wise and develop a truly wonderful heart,” Daisaku Ikeda once told a young woman: this is the spirit that guided the editors in compiling the selection in the book, which, though easy to read, offers a broad vision of Buddhist principles capable of transforming life, becoming a source of inspiration and further study that will endure over time. "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
€15,90
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Esperia Life stories, jazz, and Buddhism
The spiritual master confronts two disciples who have reached the pinnacle of fame in contemporary Jazz. The desire to convey the creative spirit and the importance of the artist's inner growth, as well as that of any other person, are some of the themes around which the dialogue unfolds. The three authors describe various relevant experiences from their lives and help us understand how important the continuous process of renewal is, a process that unites religious quest and an artist's creativity.
€14,00
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Esperia Towards a century of health
Daisaku Ikeda addresses the topic of health from a Buddhist perspective, sharing some important passages from Nichiren's writings. In the five lessons presented in this volume, taken from the series "Buddhism of the Sun," SGI President Daisaku Ikeda addresses the topic of health, sharing important passages from Nichiren Daishonin's writings from various perspectives. The author, starting from every person's desire to be healthy and live a long life, shows how the compassionate light of Buddhism can illuminate the darkness stemming from the sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, and death, and offer humanity the ability not to view illness with aversion but to consider it an integral part of the precious experience of being alive, an indispensable step on the journey toward happiness and the attainment of Buddhahood in this existence. In his lesson, Ikeda also clarifies that medical science and faith in Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism are in no way contradictory. Because we embrace the great teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, there are no karmic sufferings that we cannot overcome. There is no need to worry or fear illness; what matters is our attitude, the way we face it. Daisaku Ikeda When we consider illness as one of the sufferings inherent in life, we can appreciate the true richness of the experience of living. Buddhism considers illness an innate part of life. When we fall ill, we understand how important and precious it is to be healthy, and we appreciate our life and our mission more. Furthermore, facing illness with strong faith and tenacious prayer, thereby developing a vast life-condition, instills courage and hope in those around us. In this way, illness becomes our mission. Daisaku Ikeda
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Esperia Personality and Character
Ikeda dialogues with young people on the theme of personality and character. Youth is the phase of life where the roots of personality and character are formed, and where one questions who they truly are. It is the time when doubts arise about one's abilities, tendencies, and characteristics. It is in youth that one begins to realize their strengths and weaknesses. Dialogue with a mentor serves to clear the mind of doubts, to understand one's intrinsic qualities, to comprehend how to build inner strength, and to begin charting the course of life. This is certainly the intention of Daisaku Ikeda, a mentor to many young people: «What dreams do you hold in your heart? What hopes? A life full of hope is strong. Hope is the most powerful weapon.»
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Esperia To my dear friends of the Youth Group
Five lessons by Daisaku Ikeda from "The Buddhism of the Sun" series, dedicated to Soka Gakkai youth members. "I would like to dedicate the next lessons to the youth group members, to whom I fully entrust the worldwide kosen-rufu movement. I wish to share with them various passages from the Daishonin's writings that offer guidance on how to become responsible individuals rich in humanity and to live a victorious youth." With these words, Daisaku Ikeda introduces the five lessons in this volume which, although primarily aimed at young people, offer important guidance for all Soka Gakkai members. Having courage, demonstrating an indomitable spirit, raising successors, adopting a humanistic philosophy, achieving kosen-rufu: Ikeda explores these topics starting from the words of Nichiren Daishonin, never failing to share his personal experience of struggle shared with his mentor Josei Toda.
€6,00
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Esperia Women, strength of the earth
This volume collects essays, editorials, speeches, and poems by President Ikeda addressed to the women of the Soka Gakkai. Women fulfill their role as messengers of happiness, peace, and justice in their communities, instilling confidence in the kosen rufu movement. As "spiritual victors," thanks to their deep compassion, they are also the stable and 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 sets to work, everything changes. Mothers can transform the family, the community, society, and the era in which they live. They will be the ones who transform our world into a realm of peace."
€9,90
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Esperia The power of a smile
Portrait of Kaneko, Daisaku Ikeda’s wife. For many years, Kaneko Ikeda, wife and inseparable companion of the Soka Gakkai president, spoke almost exclusively through her smile. Now, she has decided to share her “half of the sky,” offering us a different perspective on the mission she shared with Daisaku Ikeda.Through Kaneko's memories, prompted by an interviewer's questions, readers have a rare opportunity to gain an insider's view of some of the key figures in the kosen rufu movement: childhood memories, friendships, the relationship between mentor and disciple, adolescence and marriage, the wisdom and courage needed to raise children, manage a household, and overcome life's challenges, and the fundamental contribution of women to society. A face-to-face encounter with the Ikeda family, allowing us to grasp the simplest and most everyday aspects, but also the challenges and victories of a family that has embraced the cause of human happiness.
€10,00
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