Books and magazines
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Esperia edizioni The Light of Learning
This new collection of texts on education – many of which have already been published in a volume entitled Soka Education – is the result of a selection of works written by Daisaku Ikeda, Buddhist philosopher and founder of the Soka school system, over the course of approximately five decades. The texts, which range from educational proposals and university lectures to personal essays, not only delve into the meaning of Soka education (education for value creation), but offer a hopeful vision of the power of education to bring happiness to people and achieve world peace.
€16,00
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Esperia Culture, Art and Nature
The text addresses themes of respect for nature, understanding artistic phenomena, and the importance of reading as true nourishment for the mind. Reading is a dialogue with characters, intellectuals, masters of thought distant in time or space, and even with past cultures. The author doesn't just offer food for thought but also provides practical advice on how to improve one's reading ability. Discussing the view of nature, he introduces the Buddhist concept of "dependent origination," reiterating that we are all connected to each other, as well as to every other phenomenon in the universe: "Life is a chain. Everything is linked. When one link in the chain deteriorates, all others will be affected too. We should consider the environment as our mother, Mother Earth."
€6,00
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Esperia A leadership revolution
A collection of encouragements from Daisaku Ikeda to Soka Gakkai leaders between 2004 and 2008."Rather than judging people as capable or incapable, it is better to look for each person's strengths. The growth of capable people depends on the leaders' determination."In the encouragements addressed to the central leaders of the Soka Gakkai in recent years, Daisaku Ikeda identifies the characteristics for expanding the kosen rufu movement in the future. The message that stands out above all others is that "what matters is the heart."
€9,00
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Esperia Wake-up call for the 21st century
Rebuilding a healthy and harmonious relationship with Nature, addressing the issue of population growth, coming to terms with problems related to energy resources, and ending conflicts that destroy entire peoples and ecosystems. These are topics that over the last thirty years have been addressed repeatedly from many points of view, and in Aurelio Peccei they found a true forerunner. Founder of the Club of Rome and promoter of the famous report entitled The Limits to Growth, he addressed many issues together with SGI President Daisaku Ikeda that still demand our attention today, even with greater urgency. The task that the two authors undertook was burdensome, especially due to the obvious difficulty of "singing out of tune," that is, trying to stimulate a major international debate on topics that few were willing to question. But it is precisely in this that the caliber of great protagonists is recognized, as they become bearers of messages that transcend the present moment and push us to build a clear vision of the future.
€16,00
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Esperia edizioni Buddhism in China
This volume, the third in the series on the history of Buddhism published by Soka Gakkai, describes the fascinating transformation of Buddhism into a world religion through its spread from India, the Buddha's homeland, to China and beyond.The author Daisaku Ikeda, president of Soka Gakkai International, vividly narrates the stories of the merchants and monks who first brought Buddhism to China along the Silk Road, as well as the lives of Chinese Buddhist masters of that time, the development of various Buddhist schools - especially the Tiantai school, which later exerted great influence in Japan - and the subsequent decline of Buddhism in China after the harsh persecutions it suffered in the 10th century.In the text, the wisdom and vision of key figures such as the great translator Kumarajiva and the Buddhist master Tiantai Zhiyi are highlighted, and in this way the author offers significant reflections on the role of Buddhism in Chinese society and, by extension, in its entirety, and charts the course that religion should follow to meet the needs of the times, then as now.
€11,00
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Esperia Towards a century of peace
A dialogue on the role of civil society in peacebuilding. In this book, Kevin P. Clements, one of the world's leading experts in conflict resolution studies, engages in a dialogue with philosopher and Buddhist leader Daisaku Ikeda on the topic of peace and the role of civil society in this field. In their conversations, which are anything but academic or theoretical, and are based on the concrete experiences of the two authors who have dedicated their lives to peacebuilding, they provide a wealth of examples in which the actions of ordinary people have transformed social and political situations. Unusual aspects of the peacebuilding process emerge, which are not only within the reach of diplomats and statesmen but of every person. For example, the importance of "imagining" what the world we want to live in would be like, or the importance of "conviviality," meaning the pleasure of conversing with people in informal settings, such as over a good meal, which has surprisingly proven crucial for many negotiations. It is an invitation to everyone, and especially to young people, to become aware of their power, because, as Daisaku Ikeda states, «lack of trust in the government is observed in every country, but if young people lose interest in politics, society will have no future.» And to young people, but not only them, is addressed the appeal of the two authors to take the risk of stepping out of their comfort zone to open up to the diversity of others. The conviction of these two great thinkers is that the path to peace will only open when young people work together for a common purpose, united to solve problems beyond national borders. «Peace is not something abstract or separate from daily life. We can all do something for peace right where we are now.» Daisaku Ikeda «Fear and distrust do not help change. The only way to create a just and peaceful world is to act with the confidence of wanting a better future.»Kevin Clements «Sincerely listening to the problems of a single person, right where we are now, encouraging them and nurturing hope in their heart is a humble and tenacious effort; perhaps it won't be news that travels the world, perhaps it won't enter the annals of history, but every person who feels a new hope burning in their heart will rediscover the strength to live, and your action will have been precious for their life. This is the basis of a solid peace movement deeply rooted in people's hearts. It is my fervent wish that young people, first and foremost, continue to build a network of people who spread joy and revitalization, thereby creating a magnificent ray of light for the twenty-first century.»Daisaku Ikeda
€15,90
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Esperia The religion of human revolution
In the twelve lectures in this volume, taken from “The Buddhism of the Sun” series and collected under the significant title The Religion of Human Revolution, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda outlines an authentically humanistic religion, capable of enabling each person to revolutionize their vital condition and contribute to a positive change in society, influencing the destiny of all humanity. Master Ikeda addresses several core principles of Buddhism and, always starting from the Daishonin's writings, explains what it means to practice Nichiren Buddhism in the modern era and how the Soka Gakkai has embraced the Buddha's mandate to widely propagate the Mystic Law, awakening numerous Bodhisattvas of the Earth to their great vow. These are precious indications from the master, aimed at ensuring the eternal development of the kosen-rufu movement. “In every country or society, the presence of even a single Soka Gakkai member is the starting point for creating an era of victory for the people.” Daisaku Ikeda
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Esperia Youth and Nichiren Daishonin's Writings
Daisaku Ikeda's encouragements to young people, based on the writings of Nichiren Daishonin. "We live in times of rapid change, which require the active participation of young people, with the courage, vitality and foresight that characterise them. The time has come to step forward and take responsibility for our magnificent movement for the realization of worldwide kosen rufu." These are the words with which the series of dialogues that SGI President Daisaku Ikeda held with youth division leaders, thinking about the development of the kosen rufu movement, begins. Various salient passages from Nichiren Daishonin's writings are examined, highlighting the aspects that refer to the fundamentals of Buddhist teaching and emphasizing their relevance to contemporary reality.
€11,00
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Esperia The Power of Hope
A great geographical and cultural distance separates Japan from Argentina. However, Daisaku Ikeda, president of Soka Gakkai International, and Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, have managed to build a deep friendship, based on common affinities and values, in defense of human rights without borders or discrimination. Ikeda and Pérez Esquivel engage in a dialogue on topics such as solidarity, the wisdom of peoples and women, resistance to totalitarianism, the search for effective action, and the valuing of diverse cultures, with the aim of finding a path to peace. Through words and examples from their lives, the authors seek to convey to young people the value of energetic and passionate commitment to peace, hope, and justice for their peoples and for all the peoples of the Earth.
€13,00
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Esperia The Hiroshima Notebook
A novel by Daisaku Ikeda set in Hiroshima.“An indomitable spirit, capable of enduring any adversity.” This phrase kept echoing in her mind. Life is full of unhappiness and pain. When we experience a setback, we can sometimes be overwhelmed by despair. But that suffering is the material with which we build our existence. One can blame fate and resign oneself to defeat, or one can resume living aiming for happiness – it all depends on having or not having “an indomitable spirit, capable of enduring any adversity.”
€9,90
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Esperia The Teachings of Hope
Daisaku Ikeda's lectures on the writings of Nichiren Daishonin. "No matter how adverse the circumstances, as long as we have hope, we can never be defeated; as long as we have hope, we can continue to advance." With these words, Daisaku Ikeda invites the reader to approach the study of Nichiren's writings, seeking in them support and a source of inspiration to face the most difficult situations. But Nichiren's writings are also the testimony of a master who dedicated himself entirely to the good of his disciples and risked his life to transmit the teaching. This is precisely the spirit with which Ikeda examines the writings in this volume and updates their meanings, inviting everyone to "read the Gosho with their own life." GOSHO INCLUDED IN THE COLLECTION:The Drum at the Gate of ThunderProlonging One's LifeReply to Sairen-boHell Is the Land of Tranquil LightOn the Buddha's ProphecyWinter Always Turns to SpringThe Dragon GateThe Strategy of the Lotus SutraLightening Karmic RetributionLetter to MisawaThe Essentials for Attaining BuddhahoodMany in Body, One in MindRepaying Debts of GratitudeLetter to Jakunichi-boAdmonition against Attachment to One's Fiefdom
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