The Opening of the Eyes : Commentaries on the Writings of Nichiren
What constitutes a meaningful life? What is true happiness? What philosophy can bring peace to this strife-filled world? Nichiren Buddhism, based on the Lotus Sutra, is a teaching of hope that provides answers to these and other important questions for modern life. Ranked among the most important works in Mahayana Buddhism, Nichiren's 13th century writings were revolutionary. They tried to open people's eyes to a philosophy of self-reliance, to a religion dedicated to the people's happiness. In his?The Opening of the Eyes," Nichiren called for people to base themselves on a spirit of compa
eBook, English, 2013
Middleway Press, Chicago, 2013