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Esperia The Hoben and Juryo chapters
D. Ikeda’s lesson on Chapters II and XVI of the Lotus Sutra. The Lotus Sutra is one of the fundamental texts of Mahayana Buddhism. In Nichiren Daishonin’s interpretation, the Hoben (Expedient Means) chapter and the Juryo (Life Span of the Tathagata) chapter are considered the most important, those in which the Buddha sought to convey the essence of his teaching. Through a detailed study of the text of the two chapters, Daisaku Ikeda reiterates the essential elements of the Buddhist philosophy that refers to the tradition of the Lotus Sutra.
€15,00
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Esperia The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1
The new edition of the writings of Nichiren Daishonin. More than fifteen years after the first Italian edition, a single volume collects the new translation of the writings published so far in eight volumes.
€39,00
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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 New Human Revolution, vols. 5/6
Daisaku Ikeda's autobiographical novel, SGI President. His trip to Europe in October 1961 marked the beginning of the kosen rufu movement on the old continent. The following January, another of Shin'ichi Yamamoto's travels took him to Asia Minor and the Middle East. In each country, the young president met the very few pioneers of the Buddhist faith and encouraged them to gather around them groups of capable people."The entire world will be the stage for the new century. In the most remote corners of the globe there are friends suffering in the agony of war, mothers distraught with pain and starving children. The fresh water that springs from the ground can transform a desert into an oasis. Likewise, the compassion and wisdom that spring from the heart can transform this planet into an authentic kingdom of peace and happiness, a precious, eternal land. This is kosen rufu."
€20,00
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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 Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime
Daisaku Ikeda's lecture on Nichiren Daishonin's writing. What constitutes a truly meaningful existence? What is true happiness? Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is a teaching full of hope that allows us to forge a state of supreme happiness. Daisaku Ikeda's lecture on this very important writing of the Daishonin is a milestone, an essential text for understanding the scope of Buddhism.
€7,00
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Esperia The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Vol. 1
Daisaku Ikeda introduces us to an understanding of the Lotus Sutra, a fundamental text of Mahayana Buddhism, which states that the condition of Buddhahood is eternal and accessible to every person. Through a series of dialogues that examine the profound symbolic meanings of the sutra, Ikeda offers a contemporary and concrete interpretation of this text, which proves to be a key teaching for opening new perspectives for humanity at the dawn of the third millennium.The first volume examines the chapters from the first (Introduction) to the eleventh (The Apparition of the Treasure Tower).
€15,90
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Esperia A lantern in the darkness
Quotations from Nichiren Daishonin's writings on the themes of life. Nichiren Daishonin wrote with passion, courage, tenderness, and poetry, encouraging his disciples in both doctrinal matters and daily difficulties. His letters convey deep compassion and a clear message on how to lead a life of genuine happiness.A Lantern in the Darkness facilitates the search for famous passages from Nichiren's scriptures. The excerpts are organized by topics related to daily life, making it easy to find encouragement relevant to specific situations. The "Reflections," short extracts from Daisaku Ikeda's speeches, offer further insights to better understand and embrace the spirit of the Daishonin.
€13,90
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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 The New Human Revolution vols. 11/12
The autobiographical novel by Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President. Shin’ichi Yamamoto’s travels around the world continue, aimed at making Nichiren Daishonin’s teachings known and spreading the Middle Way, the philosophy of the absolute dignity of human life.It is 1966, and Shin’ichi visits several South American countries where practitioners are facing severe difficulties due to living conditions and opposition from authorities. For this reason, the president never misses an opportunity to try to make the humanitarian goals of the movement he leads understood.Just over a year later, the Soka High Schools in Tokyo were also opened, representing Shin’ichi Yamamoto’s first step in giving concrete form to the system of creative education promoted by Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda. "Our organization and our movement are sustained by individuals. When people fundamentally transform their inner attitude, awaken to their life's mission, and can manifest their highest potential, they succeed in changing everything. The constant commitment to encouraging individuals is the lifeblood of the kosen-rufu movement."
€20,00
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Esperia The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 2
The volume contains 234 gosho, never published in Italy except for some fragments in President Ikeda's guides or lectures, or some excerpts in Buddhism and Society. With the release of this volume, the Italian translation of the Nichiren Daishonin Gosho Zenshu is almost complete (only the Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings and some other transcriptions of Nichiren Daishonin's oral teachings, which are currently being studied and revised in Japan, are missing).This volume contains the last 4 missing treatises (On Reciting the Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra, Choosing the Heart of the Lotus Sutra, Letter to Shimoyama, and Questions and Answers on the Object of Worship) which, together with the 6 published in Volume 1 (On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land, The Opening of the Eyes, The Object of Worship for Observing the Mind, On Repaying Debts of Gratitude, and On the Four Stages of Faith and the Five Stages of Practice), constitute the ten major works of Nichiren Daishonin, as designated by his successor Nikko Shonin.This second volume also contains many other important works, for example: a series of writings in which Nichiren elaborates in detail on the principle of three thousand realms in a single moment of life (Jap. ichinen sanzen), and other famous writings, such as On Protecting the Country, The Unanimous Declaration of the Buddhas of the Three Existences on the Classification of the Teachings and Which of These Should Be Abandoned and Which Should Be Adopted, and The Oral Transmission Regarding the Enlightenment of Plants. The volume also contains various diagrams and charts that the Daishonin used to instruct his disciples on various Buddhist teachings and an inexhaustible series of insights and answers to every possible doubt or question from practitioners of all eras. The translation was done from the English edition, which, in addition to being the official SGI edition, is also currently the most updated.
€39,00
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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.
€9,90
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