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Esperia The Five Eternal Guides
President Toda first articulated the three guidelines in December 1957. He arrived at these guidelines after long reflection, while battling serious health problems. He was trying to clarify what faith members should aspire to so that each of them, without exception, would achieve happiness. Several years later, in 2003, two more guidelines were added to the three guidelines formulated by the master, by his disciple Daisaku Ikeda. The Soka Gakkai's five eternal guidelines are immutable principles for deepening our faith. They show us the direction for achieving Buddhahood and for the realization of kosen rufu. “A symbol of boundless hope and infinite passion, the sun never stops and embraces everything with its compassionate rays. Nichiren Buddhism is the Buddhism of the sun.” - Daisaku Ikeda
€7,90
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Esperia The immense power of prayer
"Praying, in Nichiren Buddhism, means making a vow to win absolutely," says Master Ikeda in one of the five lectures in this volume, taken from the series "The Buddhism of the Sun." Starting from passages from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin, the author addresses the theme of prayer, clarifying that prayer based on the Lotus Sutra is certain to be answered and that through the recitation of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo we can turn everything that happens to us in a positive direction, with the certainty that even a single daimoku brings immeasurable benefits. Daisaku Ikeda (1928-2023) was a Buddhist master, peace builder, educator, author, and poet. He was president of the international lay Buddhist association Soka Gakkai International (SGI), which has members in 192 countries and territories worldwide. He was the founder of the Institute of Oriental Philosophy and Soka University. In 1983, he was awarded the United Nations Peace Prize.
€7,90
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Wisdom to create happiness and peace – The human revolution
This volume, an updated edition of the book previously published under the title "What is Human Revolution", contains various excerpts from the writings of Master Ikeda, selected from an immense variety of sources covering many decades, including speeches, essays, lectures, and dialogues. The book explores the principles of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism and their practical application in daily life, with a particular focus on the concept of "human revolution", that inner transformation which is the key to achieving authentic happiness and thus contributing to the building of a peaceful and harmonious society. As Master Ikeda explains: "To accomplish your human revolution means to open your eyes and look beyond your narrow daily world, to strive to dedicate your actions to something higher, deeper, and greater."
€13,90
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Esperia The New Human Revolution vols. 9/10
The autobiographical novel by Daisaku Ikeda, president of the SGI. 1964 and 1965 are years of intense commitment for Shin'ichi Yamamoto. The young president of the Soka Gakkai begins writing the novel The Human Revolution with the aim of transmitting the spirit of his mentor Josei Toda. He also pours all his energy into raising the "young phoenixes" and developing the Seikyo Shimbun, which became a daily newspaper in 1965. His travels continue throughout Japan and the rest of the world to encourage members and pioneers of the kosen rufu movement: the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and, for the first time, Mexico, a country that Toda had dreamed of visiting shortly before his death. Inspired by his actions, many young Japanese move abroad to boost propagation and challenge their personal destinies: kosen rufu is taking on the profile of a movement that embraces the entire world.
€20,00
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IBISG Study material for first and second level Buddhism exams
The text in this volume was formulated by the Study Department of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) to provide a valid global study reference for the fundamental principles of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. As Soka Gakkai Italy, we have chosen to adopt this text as part of the study material for the first and second level exams.Starting from the life of Nichiren Daishonin, the founder of our teaching, providing a basic approach to the fundamental principles of this Buddhism, up to the history of the Soka Gakkai and its emancipation from the Nichiren Shoshu clergy, the text contained in this book outlines the distinctive features of Nichiren Buddhism as a world religion, based on humanism and human revolution, that process of "empowerment," made possible by faith in the Gohonzon, which is capable of producing change not only in the individual's immediate environment but of shaping the destiny of humanity as a whole.We are therefore certain that the reading will be engaging not only for those preparing to take the first and second level exams, but for all people interested in learning about the fundamental principles of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism as disseminated worldwide by the Soka Gakkai International.
€9,00
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Esperia Love and friendship
The first volume in the series of dialogues between President Ikeda and SGI youth addresses young people's doubts and questions about the most important relationships for their age: friends and romantic partners.
€6,00
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Esperia The mysteries of birth and death
Though originating over seven hundred years ago, Nichiren Buddhism offers a very effective antidote to the sense of powerlessness and despair that pervade society today. Destiny, of course, does not always unfold in accordance with our desires, but Buddhism, and especially Nichiren Buddhism, allows us to develop the power needed to transform it. Nichiren Buddhism sheds its light on all aspects of human life, penetrating to its core. Universally applicable to all humanity and in every circumstance, it is worthy of being studied and practiced throughout one's life.
€12,00
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Esperia The New Human Revolution vols. 3/4
Daisaku Ikeda’s autobiographical novel, SGI President. January 1961. Shin’ichi Yamamoto is about to make his first trip to the Asian continent. Fifteen years have passed since the end of the world conflict and all the countries of the Far East have experienced firsthand the horrors of the war unleashed by the Empire of the Rising Sun.The young president of the Soka Gakkai wholeheartedly wishes to spread the dream of peace and happiness of the peoples of Asia that he inherited from his mentor and predecessor Josei Toda. In early October, a trip to Europe is planned, with the aim of starting the kosen rufu movement also in the old continent."A single sun illuminates the whole world. It is also so in the world of kosen rufu. A single resolute person can protect all others and open a breach in the darkness of society, announcing the dawn of justice."
€20,00
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Esperia edizioni The Source of Buddhist Philosophy
This volume presents a selection of passages from Daisaku Ikeda’s writings, exploring some fundamental themes of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism: the importance of heart and determination, perseverance, the transformation of karma, the value and importance of the non-duality of mentor and disciple, the practice of respect for others, and commitment to kosen rufu.Daisaku Ikeda emphasizes how the recitation of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and our human revolution are the concrete tools for achieving Buddhahood in this existence 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 my struggles. My reference points are the Gosho and Toda, who read the Gosho and put it into practice with his life. What I constantly ask myself is: “What would Toda do in this situation?” “Were my actions in line with Toda’s spirit?” “Would Toda be happy or sad if he saw me right now?”Daisaku Ikeda Author: Daisaku IkedaPublication year: 2026Pages: 128Publisher: Esperia EdizioniLanguage: Italian
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Esperia edizioni Words to Live By
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
€14,00
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Esperia edizioni The journey of mentor and disciple for worldwide kosen-rufu
The book's main topic is the principle of the non-duality of mentor and disciple in Nichiren Buddhism, highlighting the importance for kosen-rufu of transmitting this bond through the generations. Daisaku Ikeda retraces his journey to realize the vision of his mentor, the second president of the Soka Gakkai Josei Toda, emphasizing the value of perseverance, courage, compassion, and trust in youth.
€7,90
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Esperia Hope is a choice
"What to do when we have lost hope? Is hope something to rediscover or to build? Can one person truly 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 not a simple thing, nor is it synonymous with passive acceptance of injustices. These essays invite us to open our eyes to the profound and courageous determination of those who make hope a decision, they invite us to an inner search that leads us to change the world around us. Having witnessed many difficult realities, he reiterates that life goes on and that the light of hope can emerge even from the darkest places. The renowned Buddhist philosopher Daisaku Ikeda spent his life pondering such questions. In this collection of very personal essays, selected from his writings spanning approximately fifty years, he guides the reader on a journey that aims to rediscover the answers and hope needed to live in this challenging era.Raised as a child of war, Ikeda tells us about the experiences that led him to his tireless pursuit of peace: his home engulfed in flames during the bombing of Tokyo at the end of World War II, the death of his older brother on the Burmese front, the sight of an American airman who had parachuted from his damaged plane.Ikeda's precise reflections on terrorism, good and evil, aging, and death offer us new opportunities to view 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 moments.Each essay provides an opportunity for the reader to look within themselves for the strength, courage, and hope needed to fuel the collective desire for a just and peaceful society. If we don't feel hope, it's time to create it. Daisaku Ikeda
€10,00
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