The Opening of the Eyes Commentaries on the Writings of Nichiren

"Addressing questions such as What constitutes a meaningful life? and What is true happiness?, this guide to Nichiren Buddhism presents the spiritual practice as a teaching of hope that can answer these and other important questions of modern life. Buddhist teacher Daisaku Ikeda offers insights into The Opening of the Eyes, a longer treatise written by Nichiren that calls for individuals to base themselves on a spirit of compassion and to fight for the happiness of others, regardless of the circumstances. Ikeda's simple and straightforward commentary brings this integral writing to life for a contemporary readership. Through the text and the accompanying commentary, readers will not will discover a philosophy of inner transformation that will help them find deep and lasting happiness for themselves and for others."
"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."@en