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Esperia Treasures of the Future: Happy Parents, Happy Children
What are the key elements for raising happy and contented children? The most important are the parents’ vitality, wisdom, and love. *Treasures of the Future* offers all parents an essential guide to personal growth as they face the challenges and concerns that come with raising children. The heartfelt advice from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, grounded in a broad vision of life, provides solid guidelines for building happy families. Raising children is humanity’s oldest endeavor; it has continued uninterrupted since the dawn of time; yet, for each person, it is always a first-time experience. I therefore believe that if those who have gone before us were to speak frankly about their own experiences, they would naturally form a chorus of support for young people and help them develop courage, wisdom, and confidence. This is the insight that gave rise to this book, which is the result of a series of dialogues held with several mothers who are also leaders in the Soka Gakkai. — Daisaku Ikeda
€7,00
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Esperia Editions The Source of Buddhist Philosophy
This volume presents a selection of passages from the writings of Daisaku Ikeda, which explore some of the fundamental themes of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism: the importance of the heart and determination, perseverance, the transformation of karma, the value and importance of the non-duality of teacher and disciple, the practice of respect for others, and the commitment to kosen-rufu.Daisaku Ikeda emphasizes that chanting Nam myoho renge kyo and our human revolution are the concrete tools for attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime and, ultimately, the only means to transform our reality and society. In my heart, I speak with Toda every single day and at every moment as I carry on with my struggles. My guiding lights are the Gosho and Toda, who read the Gosho and put it into practice through his life. What I constantly ask myself is: “What would Toda do in this situation?” “Have my actions been in line with Toda’s spirit?” “Would Toda be happy or sad if he saw me right now?” Daisaku Ikeda Author: Daisaku Ikeda Publication Year: 2026 Pages: 128 Publisher: Esperia Edizioni Language: Italian
€13,00
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Esperia The Foundations of Happiness
Selected Passages from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin for Young Women, with Comments by Daisaku Ikeda. This volume contains one hundred passages from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin, selected over the past few years by young women of the Soka Gakkai. Each passage is accompanied by a commentary by Daisaku Ikeda—president of Soka Gakkai International and leader of the Buddhist movement based on the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin —related to the topic at hand, thus offering readers a clear guide on how to put the Daishonin’s words into practice in their own lives, along with an in-depth analysis by young women from 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 inspired the editors in compiling the selection presented in this book, which, while easy to read, offers a broad overview of the life-transforming principles of Buddhism, becoming a source of inspiration and deeper understanding 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
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Esperia Master and disciple
The Gosho and the Non-Duality of Teacher and Disciple. Nichiren explains repeatedly in the Gosho that we can fully bring our humanity to bloom only through a teacher. Even in European culture, a well-known aphorism states that we are “dwarfs standing on the shoulders of giants,” meaning that, however limited we may be, we can always see a little farther thanks to the achievements of those who lived before us. But in Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism, the teacher-disciple relationship is much more than this: there is no teacher without a disciple, and vice versa. And this relationship, more precisely called the non-duality of teacher and disciple, aims to transform frightened cubs into lion kings; to bring forth from the disciple’s life the Buddha’s vital state, which is free from fear. Our teacher, Daisaku Ikeda, never tires of reminding us of the role and importance that Josei Toda played in his life, and the equally important role that Makiguchi played 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 of his illustrious lineage and the elite education he had received. When it was my turn, I simply said: ‘I am the direct disciple of Josei Toda, and I consider this my greatest pride and honor.’” – Daisaku Ikeda
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Esperia Stories of Life, Jazz, and Buddhism
The spiritual master engages in a conversation with two disciples who have reached the pinnacle of fame in the world of contemporary jazz. The desire to convey the creative spirit and the importance of the artist’s inner growth—as well as that of every other person—are some of the themes around which the dialogue revolves. The three authors describe various significant experiences from their lives and help us understand how important the continuous process of renewal is, a process that unites religious inquiry and an artist’s creativity.
€14,00
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Esperia Personality and character
Ikeda speaks with young people about personality and character. Youth is the stage of life when the foundations of personality and character are laid, and when one begins to ask oneself who one truly is. It is the time when doubts arise about one’s abilities, tendencies, and traits. It is during youth that one begins to recognize one’s own weaknesses and strengths. Dialogue with a mentor serves to clear the mind of doubts, to understand one’s intrinsic qualities, to grasp how to build inner strength, and to begin charting one’s life path. This is certainly the intent of Daisaku Ikeda, mentor to so many young people: “What dreams do you hold in your heart? What hopes? A life filled with hope is strong. Hope is the most powerful weapon.”
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Esperia Women, the strength of the earth
This volume brings together 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 profound compassion, they are also the stable and solid ground upon 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 takes action, everything changes. Mothers can transform the family, the community, society, and the era in which they live. It will be they who will transform our world into a realm of peace.”
€9,90
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IBISG Dictionary of Buddhism
This volume contains 2,580 essential terms for understanding the Mahayana Buddhist tradition based on the Lotus Sutra. In particular, it draws on the writings of Nichiren Daishonin, who strove to restore the humanistic meaning of the teachings of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. It is one of the most comprehensive collections of Buddhist terms in Italian currently available."If the Buddha, after awakening to the Dharma, or Law of Life, had not committed himself to teaching it to others, his enlightenment would have been incomplete. Furthermore, even if the Buddha himself had expounded this Law without others participating in its dissemination, it would not have benefited people. It is our hope that the publication of this Italian-language dictionary will serve to make the wisdom of Buddhism accessible to an ever-increasing number of people, allowing them to find a path to true happiness and thus contributing to the realization of a peaceful world. If, by reading this dictionary, people are able to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Buddhist philosophy, I will be deeply pleased."
€39,00
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Esperia Challenges and Visions for the Future
In the seventh volume of *Leaders of the 21st Century*, the dialogue between young people and President Ikeda addresses ethical issues such as goodness and justice, the struggle against the demonic nature of authority, and true freedom, as well as existential themes such as life and death. Urging us not to leave hard work or responsibility to others, Ikeda emphasizes the importance of discovering the individual mission that only we can fulfill.
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Esperia Toward a Century of Health
Daisaku Ikeda addresses the topic of health from a Buddhist perspective by sharing key passages from Nichiren’s writings. In the five lectures included in this volume, drawn from the series “The Buddhism of the Sun,” SGI President Daisaku Ikeda addresses the topic of health, sharing key passages from Nichiren Daishonin’s writings from various perspectives. Starting from every person’s desire to be healthy and live a long life, the author shows how the compassionate light of Buddhism can illuminate the darkness arising from the sufferings of birth, aging, illness, and death, and offer humanity the ability not to view illness with aversion but to regard it as 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 very life. In his lecture, Ikeda further clarifies that medical science and faith in Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism are in no way contradictory. Since we embrace the great teaching of Nam myoho renge kyo, there is no karmic suffering 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 regard illness as one of the sufferings inherent in life, we can appreciate the true richness of the experience of living. Buddhism regards illness as an innate part of life. When we fall ill, we understand how important and precious it is to be healthy, and we come to appreciate our lives and our mission all the more. Furthermore, facing illness with strong faith and tenacious prayer, thereby developing a vast life force, instills courage and hope in those around us. In this way, illness becomes our mission. Daisaku Ikeda
€7,90
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Esperia To my dear friends in the Youth Group
Five lectures by Daisaku Ikeda from the series “Buddhism of the Sun,” dedicated to members of the Soka Gakkai Youth Group. “I would like to dedicate the following lectures to the members of the Youth Group, to whom I entrust the global kosen-rufu movement entirely. I wish to share with them various passages from the Daishonin’s writings that offer guidance on how to become leaders rich in humanity and how to live a victorious youth.” With these words, Daisaku Ikeda introduces the five lectures in this volume, which, although addressed specifically to young people, offer important guidance for all members of the Soka Gakkai. Having courage, manifesting an invincible spirit, nurturing successors, adopting a humanistic philosophy, realizing kosen-rufu: Ikeda explores these topics based on the words of Nichiren Daishonin, never failing to share his personal experience of the struggle he shared with his mentor, Josei Toda.
€6,00
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Esperia The Age of Wisdom
Faith is the key to success in life. For centuries, the term “elder” has been synonymous with a person rich in experience, the custodian of an irreplaceable legacy of knowledge and wisdom. In more recent times, the changes that have transformed our societies have led us to embrace a different image: frail, in need of care, and of little use, the elderly person is perceived essentially as a social problem. This book outlines a fascinating path to restore to the individual the right and the ability to live a full and fulfilling life until the very last, decisive moment.
€9,50
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