Learning From the Gosho: The Eternal Teachings of Nichiren Daishonin, Edition 2

· Middleway Press
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"How can this world be rid of misery? How can each person
lead the happiest of lives? How can that happiness and good
fortune be made eternally indestructible? Buddhism pursues
these questions.
" (p. 75)

In Learning From the Gosho, Daisaku Ikeda addresses fundamental issues that people face in everyday life and society. Through this series of twenty short lectures on the Gosho, or the writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Mr. Ikeda applies Nichiren's teachings to improving relations with others, developing fortune, and standing up for justice.
The author delves into key topics, including: The power of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo; Building inner conviction; Maintaining confidence in the face of personal difficulties; How to create lasting friendship and trust with those around us; The spirit of offerings in Buddhism.
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Through this work, we learn how to use Nichiren's philosophy of Buddhist humanism to surmount our challenges, overcome negative influences, and help ourselves and others become absolutely happy.
"How can this world be rid of misery? How can each person lead the happiest of lives? How can that happiness and good fortune be made eternally indestructible? Buddhism pursues these questions." (p. 75) In Learning From the Gosho, Daisaku Ikeda addresses fundamental issues that people face in ev...

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Daisaku Ikeda (1928&– 2023) was a Buddhist philosopher, poet, and peace activist who served as president of the Soka Gakkai International lay Buddhist movement. He published countless works on Buddhism, peace, and human empowerment, and lectured at more than 30 academic institutions around the world. He stands among the most outstanding leaders in the history of Buddhism, having globalized the Buddhist philosophy of respect for the dignity of life across the globe and expanded the Soka Gakkai' s movement for peace to 192 countries and territories.
Daisaku Ikeda (1928&– 2023) was a Buddhist philosopher, poet, and peace activist who served as president of the Soka Gakkai International lay Buddhist movement. He published countless works on Buddhism, peace, and human empowerment, and lectured at more than 30 academic institutions around the wo...

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