An Introduction to Buddhism

by SGI-USA

This book offers an informative and useful resource for those beginning the practice of Nichiren Buddhism.

Genres: Buddhism, Religion, Philosophy

107 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Eric]

If you’re looking for a conception of Buddhism free from faith, a philosophy based on empirical evidence, then Nichirin Buddhism isn’t for you. Plenty of hokum but I admire any religion that frees itself from clergy and suggests that anyone can achieve Buddha-hood.

[Hunter]

“ ... “It is the heart that is important” (“The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra,” WND-1, 1000).” p. 90

“... the Buddha is essentially life itself... “ p. 92

“The source of this transformation is the practice of chanting Nam-myogo-renge-kyo. When we so so, “then the host of sins, like frost or dew, can be wiped out by the sun of wisdom” (The Lotus Sutra and Its Opening and Closing Sutras, p. 390). p. 42

“Our actions of thought, speech and behavior are like seeds that become implanted in our lives. These causes can remain dormant as “latent effects” in the current and future lifetimes. At certain times under certain consitions, however, these reveal themselves as “manifest effects” — results, or karmic rewards, we experience in a tangible way. Karma, then, is the accumulation of actions from previous existences that remain dormant within us until they appear as effects in this lifetime.” p. 40

[May]

Great read and pretty straightforward.

[TIYASH PAUL]

Enlightening or not, it was definitely a mind opening book. It makes you dream big and shows you how you can go ahead fearlessly with optimism to pursue them.

[Mercedes]

Very basic , inspirational, and informative.

[Jess]

Information is key...

[Emily Koehler]

A friend let me borrow this book because I showed interest in her practice! Great life insights even if you do not plan on picking up the practice.

[Ella Myers]

Truly a great intro to Nichiren Buddhism! Helped contextualize many of the lessons and conversations I’ve been having at local SGI meetings

[Yusuf]

I read this book for the purpose of getting an overview of the Practice of Nichiren Buddhism and instead was presented with an insightful, unique, and powerful presentation that leaves me eager to read the next offering. Highly suggested reading for anyone, Buddhist or not, who has an Appreciation for Knowledge, Wisdom, and Truth.

[Les]

I just love that questions that popped up at the beginning were addressed by the end. It's a start.