Books and magazines
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Esperia The New Human Revolution Vol. 27
1978, designated as the "Year of Study," saw Shin'ichi Yamamoto undertaking a series of trips to various prefectures and regions across Japan, events described in this volume. In meeting with members and leaders, Shin'ichi seized every opportunity to offer them warm encouragement and guidance, pouring his entire being into these interactions without reservation. During these encounters, sometimes informal, Shin'ichi reiterated the fundamental principles underpinning the Soka Gakkai, such as the importance of personal encouragement and the meaning and function of discussion meetings. He also made an effort to visit the pioneers in those areas, whose homes had served for years as operational bases for local activities, to thank them personally.Moreover, on April 9, 1978, the Soka Elementary School in Tokyo was inaugurated: Shin'ichi Yamamoto thus saw the realization of a goal, so dear to his mentor Toda and to the first president of the Soka Gakkai, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, of completing an entire Soka school system, from kindergarten to post-graduate specialization, based on Makiguchi's educational ideals. For Shin'ichi, it was also the concretization of his commitment to fostering capable individuals, based on the conviction that young people are the leaders of the future.
€20,00
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Esperia The Eternal Teachings
Daisaku Ikeda's lectures on the writings of Nichiren Daishonin. According to Ikeda, the Gosho (the collection of Nichiren Daishonin's writings) "illustrates the means by which all can achieve enlightenment," the essential purpose of Buddhist practice. Thus, the author, in writing these lectures, intended to help all people strengthen their faith by cultivating "the two ways of practice and study." The volume presents thirteen letters, almost all commented on in full, except for two very long treatises, from which salient passages have been chosen. GOSHO INCLUDED IN THE COLLECTION:On the Unlined RobeThe Exile to IzuThe Opening of the EyesThe One Essential PhraseLetter to the Lay Nun of KoLetter to Oto's MotherA Mother's Gift of a RobeLetter of CondolenceLetters to Ueno-ama Gozen: The Gosho on Fine Sake - Reply to the Lay Nun, Ueno's MotherThe Unanimous Declaration of the Buddhas of the Three ExistencesCondolences on a Deceased Husband (Reply to Myoho Bikuni)Happiness in This World
€12,90
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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 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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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 The New Human Revolution Vols. 21/22
The autobiographical novel by Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President. 1975 is the year of the founding of Soka Gakkai International. On January 26, representatives from over fifty countries around the world gathered on the island of Guam to celebrate the launch of a worldwide peace movement. President Yamamoto had just returned from a trip to the United States during which he met the UN Secretary-General and the American Secretary of State. It was the latest step in a series of initiatives he had undertaken to promote dialogue and détente between the major world powers. The first World Peace Conference was an opportunity for Shin'ichi to reconfirm before all the assembled representatives the objective entrusted to him by his mentor Josei Toda: "Mr. Toda, I will dedicate my entire life to realizing kosen rufu in the world, in order to bring happiness and peace to all humankind." The Soka Gakkai President's popular diplomacy initiatives continued, and in April he embarked on a third trip to China, which was followed by another trip to the Soviet Union and Europe. Meanwhile, Soka Gakkai continued to expand the scope of its activities. In July, the city of Honolulu in Hawaii hosted an important cultural festival that marked a new further step in the kosen rufu movement worldwide.
€20,00
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Esperia The true meaning of life
This volume presents three lectures by Daisaku Ikeda dedicated to an in-depth examination of some of Nichiren Daishonin’s writings. A thorough study of Daishonin’s writings is, of course, of great importance in order to understand his most authentic message. Lectures included in the book:The True Aspect of All PhenomenaThe Heritage of the Ultimate Law of LifeThe Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind
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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 Awakening of the Buddha
Clark Strand, former Zen monk, journalist and American writer, guides us in discovering the Soka Gakkai and Nichiren Buddhism from a unique perspective: that of an "unconverted" sympathizer. Strand emphasizes that the strength of the Soka Gakkai, which in a few decades has become a global movement, lies in the fundamental tool of discussion meetings, based on sharing experiences and mutual encouragement. In his journey into a movement and teaching that have often generated misunderstandings and incomprehension in other Buddhist schools, Strand starts with Makiguchi, the educator who opposed militarism, then portrays his disciple Toda and his intuition of who or what the Buddha truly was, and arrives at Ikeda's global vision and his redefinition of the role of religion. The resulting picture reveals qualities and strengths that even members of the association are often unaware of, and indicates the Soka Gakkai as an example of a modern movement dedicated to the good of humankind.
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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.
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Esperia The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Vol. 2
The second volume of commentaries on the Lotus Sutra covers the themes in chapters twelve through sixteen. These include the prediction of enlightenment for evil beings and for women, which was never considered possible in previous sutras. In addition, the chapter on the Lifespan of the Tathagata is examined in great depth, revealing the concept of the eternity of life and representing the heart of the entire sutra. This is an opportunity to approach topics of great philosophical importance, accompanied by Daisaku Ikeda’s profound intuition and extremely contemporary interpretations.
€15,90
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Esperia School and Work
Ikeda dialogues with young people on the themes of study and work."Youth is the battlefield where suffering and hope contend. Who will win? Hope must absolutely win. However much you are suffering right now, always remember that you were born to win. Because if you don't give up, you can be sure that dawn will surely break. Never forget that you possess the invincible sword capable of breaking any suffering." These are the words with which the author addresses readers in the epilogue of a volume that addresses the themes of study and career choices. These are particularly hot topics, in which everyone is called to give their all. In fact, at the basis of every result, as Daisaku Ikeda emphasizes, there is always an energetic challenge, fueled by a deep hope for the future.
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