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The New Human Revolution, vol. 4
Written by Daisaku Ikeda
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Through this novelized history of the Soka Gakkai-one of the most dynamic, diverse, and empowering Buddhist movements in the world today-readers will discover the organization's goals and achievements even as they find inspiring and practical Buddhist wisdom for living happily and compassionately in today's world. The book recounts the stories of ordinary individuals who faced tremendous odds in transforming their lives through the practice of Nichiren Buddhism and in bringing Buddhism's humanistic teachings to the world. This 1st volume looks at events that occurred in 1960 when Soka Gakkai was first brought to North and South America from Japan. This inspiring narrative provides readers with the principles with which they can positively transform their own lives for the better and realize enduring happiness for themselves and others.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This volume of new human revolution was deeply moving and heart wrenching, especially toward the end with President Ikeda’s detailed explanation of the holocaust. I am reminded of these deep horrors of the world and why it is so important for human beings to do their “human revolution, or deep inner change ”. I truly appreciate the lessons and cultural competence that reading the new human revolution allows anyone to have. President Ikeda talks about world honored people, he gives detailed short biographies of these important human beings, and their equally important contributions. I’m excited for the growth that I will surely develop continuing to read to volume 30.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is an especially important work by Daisaku Ikeda, because he provides such a clear understanding of the rise of Adolf Hitler.