The Evolving Buddha New Perspectives And Dynamic Change In Nichiren Buddhism (Sgi)

<p><b>I do not think I have ever read anything that has impressed and inspired me more.</b> Jos&eacute Cavilla</p><p><b>Is Buddhism dynamically changing to meet the challenges of the 21st Century and empower humanity? Nichiren Buddhists of the Soka Gakkai tradition would likely say yes.</b></p><p><b>So many people say that if they were to take up a religion it would be Buddhism. For them and for the thousands of existing practitioners here is a beautifully written book Consistently asking the questions the reader wants answered it promotes a questioning approach consistent with freedom of thought.</b> Jim Cowan editor Buddhism of the Sun</p><p>Focussing on the world's largest lay Buddhist movement SGI J.D. Gilbert relays wide-ranging research demonstrating that much of what we hold as absolute has undergone its own evolutionary journey. In so doing the meaning and structures of Buddhism are given a refreshing and renewed perspective. Gilbert reveals the human stories that created modern Buddhism whilst interweaving his own personal experiences.</p><p>The 6 key themes examined are</p><p>-The Lotus Sutra - Where did it come from and what's its significance?</p><p>-Nichiren - Who was this spiritual innovator?</p><p>-Nam-myoho-renge-kyo - How does chanting actually work and can science tell us?</p><p>-The Gohonzon - What is the true nature of this devotional object?</p><p>-The Soka Gakkai and SGI - Why do we need an organisation to practise Buddhism?</p><p>-Daisaku Ikeda - How did Ikedas philosophy develop and why is he regarded as a mentor?</p>