saku - Philosophy 1

“Where have we come from and where do we go? Why are we born? Are our lives just random events or do they have some greater purpose? What is the meaning of death? How can we become happy?” Ikeda exp……続きを見る

Life throws a lot at you. . . . Your grades aren't the best, your friend just turned her back on you, your parents are always on your case, your teachers don't understand what you're going through, ……続きを見る

Buddhism started with Shakyamuni’s realization that birth, aging, sickness and death are universal sufferings of life that all human beings are destined to face. They are considered as factors that ……続きを見る

You Were Born to Win contains selected passages from a variety of Daisaku Ikeda’s works on subjects of particular interest to young people. Though originally written for a specific audience at a spe……続きを見る

A harmonious family, happiness and success, good health and long life, the confidence to tackle all obstacles and victory in all endeavours are universal human desires. The Five Eternal Guidelines o……続きを見る

Lezioni di Daisaku Ikeda sugli scritti di Nichiren Daishonin. Secondo quanto afferma Ikeda, il Gosho (l'insieme degli scritti di Nichiren Daishonin) "illustra i mezzi che consentono a tutti di raggi……続きを見る

In Discussions on Youth, a dialogue between Daisaku Ikeda, Soka Gakkai International president, and Soka Gakkai youth leaders, Ikeda responds to the myriad of anxieties and harsh realities that univ……続きを見る

“The Opening of the Eyes” is considered one of the five major writings of Nichiren. The topics the lectures cover include the three virtues of Buddha (sovereign, teacher and parent), the six difficu……続きを見る

The culture of peace and non-violence is essential to human existence, development and progress. In 1999, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus the norm-setting, forward-looking “……続きを見る

The Vow of the Ikeda Kayo-kai, Encouragement for Young Women, is a collection of messages, essays and a speech by Daisaku Ikeda. Also includes beautiful photos, songs and poems. It is intended to he……続きを見る

How far do cultures affect the future of the planet? Can the debate on the environment and global warming be influenced by the cultures of East and West understanding each other better? In this cons……続きを見る

A vivid journey through the ''History of Momiji(autumn leaves)'' Discover the enchanting world of autumn leaves, the Japanese word for the vibrant autumn leaves that color Japan's landscapes with re……続きを見る

Step into the Fragrant World of "History of Ume (Plum)" Unveil the allure of the Ume, Japan's beloved plum, in "History of Ume (Plum)", a digital book that explores the significance of this cherishe……続きを見る

Conversaciones sobre el poder transformador de la filosofía. Por el autor del best seller Más Platón y menos P rozac Lou Marinoff y Daisaku Ikeda conversan en este libro acerca de los siguientes……続きを見る

Explore the Verdant World of "History of Take (Bamboo) Journey through the lush greenery of Japan with "History of Take (Bamboo)", a digital book that delves deep into the heart of bamboo's integral……続きを見る

Discover the Ethereal Beauty of "History of Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)" Immerse yourself in the delicate world of Sakura, Japan's cherry blossoms, with "History of Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)", a digital……続きを見る

The Lord of heaven and earth bless Your Majesty with many and happy days, that, as his heavenly hand hath enriched Your Highness with many singular and extraordinary graces, so You may be the wonder……続きを見る

For many years Daisaku Ikeda has used poetry to express his innermost observations and sensations. He has given poetic voice to feelings that have emerged from real life, and from the activities of ……続きを見る

Globalization has brought different civilizations and peoples into new and closer contact. But this novel intimacy has not always led to greater understanding. There is an urgent need to work toward……続きを見る

'Life is a drama of encounters', writes Daisaku Ikeda at the beginning of this dialogue: 'Beautiful encounters. Momentary encounters. Each person's drama is unique.' This particular encounter, betwe……続きを見る

'The natural sympathy and understanding of people everywhere must be the soil in which the new humanism can thrive.' For Daisaku Ikeda, whose words these are, education has long been one of the fund……続きを見る

These are some of the urgent questions posed by this stimulating and wide-ranging new colloquy. Bringing together a wealth of wisdom and experience in medical science and in Buddhist thought and eth……続きを見る

Once called 'the wellspring of the revolution' by Fidel Castro, Jose Marti (1853-1895) is revered as one of the greatest figures in the history of Cuba. Not only was he instrumental in the late nine……続きを見る

How do we remain optimistic when the world seems to be falling apart around us? In these intimate essays, the author leads the reader on an inspirational journey to find answers and hope in troubled……続きを見る

In this collection of essays for women, SGI President Ikeda sings the praises of the “mothers of kosen-rufu” for their strength, wisdom, and faith. Filled with stories of women he’s met or women fro……続きを見る

Garnered from some five decades of Daisaku Ikeda’s poems, this small collection honors the women who raise their own families along with the women who raise the future leaders for peace in their SGI……続きを見る

Born in the Kirghiz Republic in 1928, Chingiz T. Aitmatov (1928-2008) was a leading figure among contemporary Russian writers, having won the Lenin Prize and other honors of the former Soviet Union.……続きを見る

Dawn After Dark is a discussion between a French art critic and a Japanese religious leader. They personify two distinctively human pursuitsart and religionthat are bound together by a sense of the ……続きを見る

Josef Derbolav (1912-87), professor emeritus of the University of Bonn and an authority on pedagogy and Greek philosophy, and Daisaku Ikeda take up such topics as the historical relations between Ja……続きを見る

Professor Bryan Wilson (1926-2004), a sociologist at Oxford and former president of ISSR (International Society for the Sociology of Religion), devoted his professional life to research into religio……続きを見る