Perhaps because it does not involve conforming to a specific lifestyle, the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin has attracted millions of adherents around the world during recent years. Its message is simply that those who commit themselves in faith, study and practice will achieve their goals and be moved to dedicate themsel Nam-myoho-renge-kyo... Perhaps because it does not involve conforming to a specific lifestyle, the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin has attracted millions of adherents around the world during recent years. Its message is simply that those who commit themselves in faith, study and practice will achieve their goals and be moved to dedicate themselves to the wider cause of human happiness, world peace and environmental harmony. In this comprehensive and helpful book, the late Richard Causton, chairman of the lay society of those who practise the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin in the UK, explains the teachings and practice of the movement. He sets it into its international and historical perspective and gives many examples of how individuals and their families can overcome their problems and begin to reveal their full potential. 'It teaches that the state of Buddhahood can be attained by anyone within everyday life.'

THE SUNDAY TIMES. I read this book when it was initially published in the late 1980's It was then called something else, Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism. After the much publicised schism beetween SGI and its parent Buddist organisation its obviously had to be renamed.

Overview of Nichiren Buddhism, the. Soka Gakkai International and SGI. Canada, and to present some of the main concepts of Buddhism and how they can be applied to daily life and global society. Although Buddhism is one of the world's great religions, it is often referred to as a. “philosophy” or “life-philosophy.” In other.

Personally it was the acrimony even hatred displayed on both sides that put me off the practise rather than the issues themselves. I met Dick Causton and belive he and SGI have done much to bring a spiritual dimension to many peoples that wouldn't otherwis I read this book when it was initially published in the late 1980's It was then called something else, Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism. After the much publicised schism beetween SGI and its parent Buddist organisation its obviously had to be renamed. Personally it was the acrimony even hatred displayed on both sides that put me off the practise rather than the issues themselves. I met Dick Causton and belive he and SGI have done much to bring a spiritual dimension to many peoples that wouldn't otherwise have it, lets remember though Buddhism is a very wide ranging family beyond the answers offered in this book. Jensen Xa 1120 Manual Treadmill here. I found this book extremely helpful in understanding the ethos of Nichiren Buddhism.

Actually, it completely changed the way I experience daily life. It's quite practical in that it explains every aspect in separate chapters and also gives examples of people's experiences in relation to each aspect so the reader can empathise and understand on their own terms. I borrowed my copy from the library, but I frequently wish I owned my own copy because I often find myself wanting to go back to it in or I found this book extremely helpful in understanding the ethos of Nichiren Buddhism. Actually, it completely changed the way I experience daily life. It's quite practical in that it explains every aspect in separate chapters and also gives examples of people's experiences in relation to each aspect so the reader can empathise and understand on their own terms. I borrowed my copy from the library, but I frequently wish I owned my own copy because I often find myself wanting to go back to it in order to re-read parts of it for reference and guidance.

Definitely recommend this book. “The announcement that a train has been delayed, for example, can produce anger in one person, tears in another, and weary resignation in a third. Even so, it is usually very hard to accept that we suffer in direct proportion to our own inherent tendency to do so.

But until we learn to accept that we become angry or upset not because of any external cause, such as our relationships with other people or our circumstances, but ultimately because of something that already exists within our own lives – the inherent cause – we can never begin to change that innate tendency and so become fundamentally happy.