A collection of Daisaku Ikeda's lectures on Nichiren Daishonin's beautiful and complex writing "The Opening of the Eyes."
The central theme of the treatise is succinctly expressed in the title, attributed by Nichiren himself to his work. By Opening of the Eyes, he primarily intended to communicate the fact that every person possesses within themselves the supreme life state of Buddhahood.
Furthermore, the title explicitly refers to the figure of Nichiren himself, who is the teacher who shows all disciples the path to follow. From this point of view, the Daishonin clarifies in the treatise the meaning of his incessant struggle against obstacles and persecutions, sustained by a vow that he was determined not to break under any circumstances.
By thoroughly explaining the meaning of Nichiren's actions, Ikeda offers everyone an opportunity to question the quality and depth of their own faith, to recognize in Nichiren's words a model of behavior to be inspired by on their journey towards human revolution.
