Essays
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Esperia To my dear friends in the Youth Group
Five lectures by Daisaku Ikeda from the "Buddhism of the Sun" series dedicated to members of the Soka Gakkai Youth Group. "I would like to dedicate the next few lessons to the members of the Youth Group, to whom I completely entrust the worldwide kosen rufu movement. I would like to share with them various passages from the Daishonin's writings that offer guidance for becoming humanity-rich leaders and living victorious youth." With these words Daisaku Ikeda introduces the five lessons in this volume, which, although aimed specifically at youth, offer important guidance for all Soka Gakkai members. Having courage, manifesting an invincible spirit, raising successors, adopting a humanistic philosophy, realizing kosen rufu: Ikeda delves into these topics from the words of Nichiren Daishonin, never failing to share his own personal experience of struggle shared with his teacher Josei Toda.
€6,00
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Esperia Master and disciple
The Gosho and the non-duality of master and disciple. Nichiren explains several times in the Gosho that we can fully fi orm our humanity only through a master. Even in European culture, a well-known aphorism goes that we are "dwarfs on the shoulders of giants," meaning that however limited we may be, we can always see a little further because of the achievements of those who have lived before us. But in Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism, the master-disciple relationship is much more than this: there is no master without disciple, and vice versa. And this relationship, which is more accurately called non-duality of master and disciple, aims to transform frightened cubs into lion kings; to bring out of the disciple's life the Buddha's vital state, which is free from fear. Our master, Daisaku Ikeda, never tires of reminding us of the function and importance of the figure of Josei Toda in his life and the equally important figure of Makiguchi in Toda's life. " I still remember when I met, about forty years ago, a famous Japanese critic and intellectual. He introduced himself rather pompously, boasting about his illustrious birth and the elitist education he had received. When it was my turn I simply said, "I am the direct disciple of Josei Toda, and I consider him my greatest pride and honor." - Daisaku Ikeda
€13,00
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Esperia The eternal Soka citadel
"The dawn has risen"-these were the words that the young Daisaku Ikeda, on his way to Kansai to confront the authorities in what became known as the "Osaka Incident," addressed to a woman who asked for his message for the members. It was July 3, 1957. A victim of false accusations, Ikeda was imprisoned for about two weeks. When he was finally released from prison he rejoined fellow believers in Osaka, declaring with conviction that victory invariably awaits those who carry on the correct Buddhist teaching in the spirit of non-duality of master and disciple. This is ultimately the subject of the essays included in this volume, written between 2016 and 2017, in which Daisaku Ikeda points the way forward as disciples to build together a great Soka citadel, impregnable and even more solid, and to expand an increasingly diverse network of solidarity of capable people, the Bodhisattvas of the earth, who courageously face great struggles, based on the principle "Buddhism is inseparable from society." Some of the essays are specifically addressed to the Men's, Women's and Youth Divisions, always emphasizing the strength that flows from the Soka family when it advances in unity and the importance of growing the members of the Future Division, the bearers of the torch of justice.
€10,00
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Esperia The age of wisdom
Faith is the key to triumph in life. For centuries the term elderly has been synonymous with a person rich in experience, repository of an irreplaceable wealth of knowledge and wisdom. In more recent times, the changes that have transformed our societies have accustomed us to a different image: weak, in need of care, scarcely useful, the person ahead in years is perceived essentially as a social problem. A fascinating path is outlined in this volume to restore the individual's right and ability to live a full and fulfilled life until the last, decisive moment.
€9,50
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Esperia Hope is a choice
"What to do when we have lost hope? Is hope something to be rediscovered or built? Can one person really make a difference? How do we maintain our optimism when the world seems to be falling apart around us?" Ikeda reminds us that hope is neither a simple thing nor synonymous with passive acceptance of injustice. These essays invite us to open our eyes to the deep and courageous determination of one who makes hope a decision, invites us on an inner quest to change the world around us. Having known many difficult realities, he reaffirms that life goes on and that the light of hope can emerge from even the darkest places. The renowned Buddhist philosopher Daisaku Ikeda has spent his life pondering such questions. In this collection of highly personal essays, selected from his writings spanning some fifty years, he guides the reader on a journey that aspires to find the answers and hope needed to live in this difficult age.Growing up as a child of war, Ikeda tells us about the experiences that led to his tireless search for peace: his house on fire during the Tokyo bombings at the end of World War II, the death of his older brother on the Burmese front, the vision of an American airman who had parachuted out of the stricken plane.Ikeda's precise reflections on terrorism, good and evil, aging and death offer us new opportunities to look at the world with hope. His emotionally charged words tell us about the poetic spirit and friendship, which can be sources of hope in the darkest of times.Each essay is an opportunity for the reader to go back and look within himself for the strength, courage and hope needed to fuel the collective desire for a just and peaceful society. If we do not feel hope, it is time to create it. Daisaku Ikeda
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Esperia Young people and the writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Daisaku Ikeda's encouragements addressed to young people, based on the writings of Nichiren Daishonin. "We are living in times of rapid change, which require the active participation of young people with their characteristic courage, vitality and foresight. Now is the time to step up and take responsibility for our grand movement for the realization of kosen rufu worldwide." These are the words with which SGI President Daisaku Ikeda opens his series of dialogues with Youth Division leaders thinking about the development of the kosen rufu movement. Several salient passages from Nichiren Daishonin's writings are examined, highlighting aspects of them that draw on the fundamentals of Buddhist teaching and emphasizing their relevance to contemporary reality.
€11,00
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IBISG Dictionary of Buddhism
This volume contains 2580 terms indispensable for learning about the Mahayana Buddhist tradition based on the Lotus Sutra. In particular, it refers to the writings of Nichiren Daishonin Buddha, who worked for a return to the humanistic meaning of the teachings of the historical Shakyamuni Buddha. It is one of the most extensive collections of Buddhist terms in Italian currently on the market. "Had the Buddha, after awakening to the Darmha, or Law of Life, not engaged in teaching it to others, his enlightenment would have been incomplete. Inoltr, 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 dictionary in Italian will serve to make the wisdom of Buddhism accessible to more and more people, enabling them to find a path to true happiness and thus contributing to the realization of a peaceful world. If by reading this dictionary, people will be able to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Buddhist philosophy, I will be deeply pleased."
€39,00
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Esperia Stories of life, jazz and Buddhism
The spiritual master confronts two disciples who have reached the heights of notoriety in contemporary jazz. The desire to transmit the creative spirit and the importance of the inner growth of the artist, as well as any other person, are some of the themes around which the dialogue is structured. The three authors describe several relevant experiences in their lives and help us understand how important is the continuous process of renewal that unites an artist's religious quest and creativity.
€14,00
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Esperia Faith, Practice and Study
Faith, practice and study are truly the driving forces for the growth and victory of all members of the Soka Gakkai, Bodhisattvas of the Earth from beginningless time. They are the timeless guidelines for the efforts we make in order to fulfill the mission the Buddha has entrusted to us. engaging in faith, practice, study and embracing the correct teaching, in direct connection with Nichiren Daishonin, have always constituted the tradition of Soka Gakkai members since the beginning. "A symbol of limitless hope and infinite passion, the sun never stands still and embraces everything with its compassionate rays. Nichiren Buddhism is the Buddhism of the sun." - Daisaku Ikeda
€7,90
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Esperia Hovering in the skies of hope
Make friends, sing songs, read good books, say "thank you," nurture big dreams, smile. In this collection of essays dedicated to boys and girls, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda describes these and other key points for living a happy life. Girls and boys, "the treasures of the future," will enjoy these simple messages written passionately for them.
€12,00
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Esperia The pride of being golden pillars of kosen rufu
Dedicated to the men of the Soka family. Japan's ginkgo trees come from China. In the Japanese language they are also designated by some Chinese characters that literally mean "grandfather-grandchild tree," because if someone plants a ginkgo now, the fruit will be harvested by grandchildren. I read this explanation a long time ago and still cherish the memory of it. It seems to me that this name means, "I do not live for myself, but for the sake of the generations that will come after me. I will gather all my life force and accomplish great things!" When I look at a tall ginkgo tree, my thoughts go to the people of previous generations who planted it and cared for it.
€13,00
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Esperia Treasures of the future, happy parents happy children
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
€7,00
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