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THE FLOWER OF CHINESE BUDDHISM
BY DAISAKU IKEDA......PRICE $13.95 M/O #0329
This fascinating book of the spread of Buddhdism from India through china begins where The Living Buddha left off, written in the lively narrative style by Daisaku Ikeda. An
illuminating and well-told account of one of the most interesting chapter of world religious history.
GOSHO ZENSHU-JAPANESE
by N.S.I.C.......PRICE: $39.00 M/O #1001
The collected letters, treatises and works of Nichiren diashonin with background information in Japanese.
LECTURES on the "Expedient Means" and "Life Span" Chapters of the Lotus Sutra Vol. 1,2,3
by Daisaku Ikeda
The first, second and third in a series collected from the lectures by SGI President Ikeda covering the 2nd and 16th chapters of the Lotus Sutra, the basis of the practice of
gongyo.
Vol. 1 Price: $3.50 m/o # : 0211
Vol. 2 Price: $3.50 m/o # : 0212
Vol. 3 Price: $3.50 m/o # : 0213
LECTURES ON THE SUTRA (Third Edition)
by N.S.I.C.......Price $13.95 m/o #:0151
The commentary on the Hoben (second) Chapter, and the Juryo (sixteenth) chapter of the Lotus Sutra, potions recited for the morning and evening practice of gongyo, has been
released in a third edition. Incudes an outline of the sutra, the meaning of gongyo, and the full translation of the Hoben and Juryo chapters.
LETTER OF NICHIREN (HARDCOVER)
TRANSLATED BY BURTON WATSON AND OTHERS; EDITED BY PHILIP YAMPOLSKY...Price:$39.00m/o#0352
The final work of the late Prof. Yampolsky of Columbia University is an essential and
comprehensive collection of more than seventy letters (Gosho) by Nichiren Daishonin.
Translated for the general reader, the letters in thiss volume follow the Daishonin's
less formal works that contain discussisons of doctrinal matters as they pertain to the
backgroun and spiritual needs of the particular recipient.
THE LIFE OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN(Revised)......Price $12.00 m/o #1089
The book explains the life of the founder of true Buddhism, describing the courageous
struggles and accomplishments of the man himself in a vivid and inspirign style.
THE LIVING BUDDHA BY DAISAKU IKEDA......Price $11.00 m/o: 0701
This is a biography with a double focus. At once an historical narrative based on what is known about Shakyamuni's life and times, and an acount of a heroic life dedicated to
helping all people free themselves. empasizes the humanity and vitality of this great
religious teacher.
THE LOTUS SUTRA
English Translation by Burton Watson
Since its appearance in china in the third Century, the Lotus Sutra has been regarded as
one of the most illustirous scriptures in the Mahayana Buddhists canon. Conceived as a
drama of colossal proportions, the text takes on new meaning in Burton Watson's translation.
(Hard Cover) Price: $30.00 m/o #0311
(Soft Cover) Price: $15.00 m/o #0312
THE MAJOR WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN -7
Nichiren Shoshu International Center
The collected letters, treatises, and works of Nichiren Daishonin (known as the "Gosho")
in English with background information.
Priced as follows:
Volume 2 (Hard Cover) $28.00 m/o #:1172
Volume 3 $20.00 m/o #1105
Volume 4 $20.00 m/o #1121
Volume 5 $20.00 m/o:#1132
Volume 6 $20.00 m/o #1140
Volume 7 $(Hard Cover) $28.00 m/o #1149
SELECTED LECTURES ON THE GOSHO
DAISAKU IKEDA......Price $10.00 m/o #:1077
cONTAINS LECTURES GIVEN BY THE SGI president and translated into English on the following
three Gosho. "The True Entity of Life". "The Ultimate Law of Life", and "The True Object of Worship". The book is the complete reference material for the Advanced Level examinations.
SELECTED WRITINGS OF nICHIREN (hARDCOVER)
EDITED WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY pHILIP b. yAMPPOLSKY...... pRICE:$39.00 M/O #0351
The professor of Japanese at Columbia University wit a team of translators incuding Burton Watson (The Lotus Sutra) have complied in this book the "Five Major Workds" of Nichiren Daishonin, as well as letters to his followers. Originally known as the "Gosho" and through the spirit of the writings remain intact, these writings were translated with some changes made to be even more comprehensible.
SGI-USA Study Curricula Booklets in English
by the SGI-USA Study Department
Elementary m/o #0920 Price...$3.00
Intermediate m/o# 0921 Price...$3.00
Entrance m/o #0901 Price $3.00
THE BUDDHA IN DAILY LIFE
by Richard Causton......Price $17.00 m/o #:1162
In this comprehensive and helpful book, the late Richard Causton, general director of SGI-UK, explains the teachings and practice of the Guddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. He sets
into ints international and historical perspective and gives many examples of how individuals and their families can overcome thieir problems and begin to reveal their full potential. Recommended reading for the new member and for those interested in an excellent introduction of our daily practice of Buddhism.
FUNDAMENTALS OF BUDDHISM (Revised)
Nichiren Shoshu International Center......Price $12.50 m/o #:1060
This is the third edition of the book which offers a sign post, not just for Buddhism as a whole, but also its ultimate expression-the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin. this volume can assist raders in achieving a fuller, deeper understanding of the Buddhist teachings, and in this way, richer, happier lives.
GUIDELINES OF FAITH
by Satoru Izumi......Price: $9.50 m/o #:1083
Contains guidance and encouragement by vice president Izumi on universal topics that believers in an;y country face in their dialy practice. The book seeks to awaken people to what faith should be and enable them to establish ture independence on the basis of the Daishonin's Buddhism.
SELECTED SPEECHES:ON THE BASICS OF BUDDHISM
By Daisaku Ikeda......Price:$1.00 m/o #:0252
The next in the "Selected Works" series and contains a collection of three important addressed by SGI President Ikeda. They deal with various aspects of the practice of the Daishonin's Buddhism in today's society. Aamong the major topoics tackled by President Ikeda in the speeches are: the formality of gongyo, the true meaning of the Gohonzon; the irrelevance and corrupt nature of certain rituals and ceremonies perpetuated by the priesthood, including the so-called eye-opening ceremony, as well as the importance of maintaining courage.
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF BIRTH AND DEATH
By Daisaku Ikeda......Price $10.00 m/o #:1160
This paperback edition is the long awaited re-release of President Ikeda'a introduction and exploration of the Buddhist patterns of thought, practice and realization. they offer the means of overcoming the "four sufferings" through the progressisve understanding of their place in the cycle of universal existence. This wide-ranging, vigorously written exposition will challenge and absorb the interested lawy reader as well as the initiate.
WHY IS FAITH NECESSARY
WORLD TRIBUNE PRESS
A series of articles written by Hajime Kawai, vice chief of the soka Gakkai Study Department. The articles explain, in clear and concise terms, the direct application of true Buddhism in daily life-how to develop one's potential, contribute to society, overcome any obstacle, strengthen one's self-identity-and other practical means by which we can achieve our own human revolution.
Vol. 1 Price: $3.00 m/o #:0140
Vol. 2 Price: $3.00 m/o #:0141
HISTORY OF THE SOKA GAKKAI
THE HUMAN REVOLUTION
by Daisaku Ikeda, Translated by World Tribune Press (Other volumes to come)
Though lightly disguised as historical fiction, the legacy of the soka Gakkai and its development and the biography of the man behind it, second president Josei Toda, has sbeen translated for the Enligh reader. Priced as follows:
Volume 1, Complete $7.00 m/o#:0195
Volume 2, Book #3 $2.00 m/o #:0172
Volume 2, Book #4 $2.00 m/o #:0173
Volume 3, Book #5, $2.00 m/o #:0174
Volume 3, Book #6 $2.00 m/o #:0175
Volume 4, $4.00 m/o #: 0176
Volume 5, $4.00 m/o #: 0177
Volume 6, $4.00 m/o #: 0178
Volume 7, $4.00 m/o #: 0179
Volume 8, $5.00 m/o #: 0183
MAKIGUCHI THE VALUE CREATOR
BY DAYLE BETHEL......Price $12.00 m/o #:0166
Originally published in 1973 and now in paperback edition, this biography of one of Japan's most significant yet least recognized educators has been put in print in this year marking the 50th anniversary of Tsunesaburo lleast recognized educators has been put in print in this year marking the 50th anniversary of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi's passing. Dayle Bethel's account of the ofunder of the Soka Gakkai is must reading especially in this age when the reassessment and revitalization of our educational system has become a topic of national focus and debate.
THE NEW HUMAN REVOLUTION
BY DAISAKU IKEDA
This new series continuing the novelized history of the Soka Gakkai'a movement for world
peace begins in 1960, as Shin'ichi Yamamoto, now the third soka Gakkai President, takes his first trip to the Americas. The book contains many enocuraging acoounts of American Kosen-rufu activities in th ealry days and the timeless enocuragement shared.
Volume 1........$10.00 m/o #:0601
Volume 2........$10.00 m/o #:0602
Volume 3........$10.00 m/o #:0603
Volume 4........$10.00 m/o #:0604
A TIME TO CHANT (Hardcover)
by Bryan Wilson and Karrel dobbelaere....Price $37.50 m/o#: 0167
The book is an objective report on a demographic survey of the SGI United Kingdom membersip that traces the source of the movement's appeal to its socially diverse following. The result conveys the authors support and acknowledgement of the SGI's mandate for world peace through its educational and cultural movement. Limited copies available.
BUDDHISM IN ACTION-VOLUMES 5 THROUGH 7
BY DAISAKU IDEDA
tHE COLLECTION OF GUIDANCE, LECTURES, ADDRESSES AND SPEECHES BY sgi pRESIDENT iKEDA FROM 1968 TO 1990. vOLUME 7 covers the period between 1987 to 1988 and includes the 1991 Peace Proposal. "Dawn of the Century of Humanity."
Vol. 5- $19.50 m/o #: 1138
Vol. 6- $22.00 m/o #: 1142
Vol. 7- $25.00 m/o #: 1147
A CONVERSATION WITH YOUTH
BY DAISAKU IKEDA......Price $2.00 m/o #:0181
Filled with pearls of wisdom and direction on relevant concerns for youth of all ages, this compilation of the 16-part series, which was serialized in the World Tribune in '92, has been published by popular demand in paperback form.
THE CREATIVE FAMILY
BY DAISAKU IKEDA.....Price $9.50 m/o#:1109
The dynamic second edition of a collection of President Ikeda's essays, which provide a means to gain new perspectives and universal widom with which to consider what a home should be and how to establish one's creative family.
A LASTING PEACE (HARDCOVER) -Volume 2
by Daisaku Ikeda......Price$23.00 m/o #:1124
The collection of addresses given by the SGI President over the years spanning between 1968 to 1990 and dealing with the social, technological, spiritual, and environmental dilemma we face globally today and the praactical and viable means we have to overcome them.
A NEW HUMANISM
UNIVERSITY ADDRESSES BY DAISAKU IKEDA....Price $13.95 m/o #:0361
Over the last two decades, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda has sgiven speeches and lectures at more than 20 universities, researvh institutes and acadamies outside of Japan. Here is a collection of those address. This book will serve as a credo for a genuine peace movement into the 21st century.
PEACE AND HUMAN SECURITY: A BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE FOR THE TWENTY-RIFST CENTURY
BY DAISAKU IKEDA; PUBLISHED BY THE BOSTON RESEARCH CENTER FOR THE 21ST CENTURY...
PRICE: $2.00 M/O #:0481
SGI President Ikeda delivered this lecture at the East-0West Center in Hawaii, cosponsored by the University of Hawaii's Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace on
January 26, 1995. Includes commentaries by Robert Thurman, Columbia Unaiversity and Tu-Weiming of Harvard University.
SELECTED WORKS- "A RENAISANCE OF HOPE AND HARMONY"
BY DAISAKU IKEDA......Price $1.00 m/o #: 0251
This pamphlet contains the peace proposal written in commemoration of the 70th SGI Day on January 26, 1992.
SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's Addresses in the United States
By Daisaku Ikeda......Price $2.00 m/o #0259
This book contains all the SGI President's speeches delivered during his last visit to the United States. The monthlong trip covered two visits to Los Angeles, his first visit to Denver, his first visit in 15 years to New York and the opening of the Florida Nature
and Culture Center.
SONG OF VICTORY
BY DAISAKU IKEDA....Price: $22.00 m/o:1133
A collection of poems by the SGI President composed between January 1987 and March 1988 and dedicated to the victory achieved by his friends around the world at home, at work and in society. The book contains the poem "A Blue Deeper Than the Blue of the Indigo Plant Itself" and photos taken by Mr. Ikeda.
TREASURES OF THE HEART
By Daisaku Ikeda....Price: $13.00 m/o #:1097
This book was originally a collection of essays serialized in a women's publication
from March '78 to June '81. centering on the role of women and their impact on society.
BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE (HARDCOVER)
BY AURELIO PECCEI AND DAISAKU IKEDA....Price:$32.50 m/o#:1104
Aurelio Peccei is the late Westerner/wartime resistance fighter, industrialist, and funder of the first think tanks to severley assess humanity's chances for survival.
SGI President Ikeda and Mr. Peccei present their views alternately as individual to the global levels of the perennial prblems regarding the nature of humankind and our relationship with other creatures, the environment, and the universe.
CHOOSE LIFE-A DIALOGUE
BY ARNOLD TOYNBEE AND DAISAKU IKEDA......PRICE: $26.00 M/O #:0132
The record of the challenging and thought-provoking discussion between the late eminent historian and the SGI president ranging from the individual to the global levels of the perennial problems regarding the nature of humankind and our relationship with other creatures, the environment, and the universe.
CHOOSE PEACE
BY Johan Galtung and Daisaku Ikeda......Price $18.00 m/o#: 1161
Two of the leading figures in international peace studies explore the interface between Buddhism and nonviolent solutions to glbal conflict. far from abstract,their search inspires concrete proposals that are directly relevant to the polical agenday of today. Presented as a dialogue between the two men, the book identifies sources of global violence and unrest and demonstrates the role of Buddhism in formulating peaceful solutions.
DIALOGUE ON LIFE-VOL. 1 AND 2
BY DAISAKU IKEDA......PRICE: $13.50 EACH (VOL.#1 M/O #:1053 VOL. #2 M/O#: 1092)
The collection of discussions between the SGI President, the vice-chief of the Soka Gakkai Study Department, Masahiro Kitagawa, and the chief of the Science division, Yoichi Kawada. Their dialogue is based on the interplay of life with the advances of scientific knowledge. The first volume centers on the theme of "Buddhist Perspectives on Lief and the Universe" and the second on "The Eternity of Life."
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