15 - The Life of Nichiren Daishonin - The Revolutionary Buddha for Our Time

‪@BuddhismTalks‬ In this episode I share the best moments from two talks with Ned Boyden on the life and significance of Nichiren Daishonin, and why his teachings and courageous example are more relevant today than ever before.

In this heartfelt exchange, Ned and I discuss the joy and value of reading Nichiren's writings and, as a rare treat, Ned shares some of the less commonly known details he discovered during research for his book "In the Valley of the Pine Needles - Stories of Historical Fiction based on the Life and Times of Nichiren Daishonin."For access to the full collection of Nichiren's writings please visit: https://www.nichirenlibrary.orgOther recommended books, mostly available at SGI bookstores, are:1. Three Lecture Books on ND Writings by Daisaku Ikeda: On Attaining Buddhahood in this Lifetime, The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life, The Opening of the Eyes.2. The Teachings for Victory Series - Volumes 1-73. The Hope-Filled Teachings of Nichiren Daishonin4. A Foundation for Your Life - Essentials of Nichiren's Writings for Young Women (Great for everyone, not just young women)5. The World of Nichiren's Writings - A Discussion of Humanistic Religion6. Living the Gosho (A collection of quotes - with short commentaries)This podcast is a non-official, creative project.For more information about SGI visit the official website: https://www.sokaglobal.orgFor SGI-USA podcasts and information, presented with a youthful and contemporary spirit, visit: https://buddhability.orgFor more information on Buddhism Talks and to sign up for the bi-annual newsletter "Our Renaissance" visit: https://www.buddhismtalks.com#sokagakkai

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