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 Ikeda
Publication year: 2026
Pages: 128
Publisher: Esperia Edizioni
Language: Italian
