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Overview

“I intend to write as if we were seated together in a shady grove cooled by gentle breezes, engaging in a relaxed conversation.” So saying, Daisaku Ikeda invites us to explore with him five core principles of Nichiren Buddhism and the Soka Gakkai movement, so that we may find true happiness ourselves, help others do the same, and bring about a more peaceful world.

Author Biography

Daisaku Ikeda was born in Tokyo on January 2, 1928. He joined the Soka Gakkai in 1947 and became its third president in May 1960. A prolific author and peace activist, he has received scores of honorary doctorates and other awards and has founded educational and cultural institutions around the world.