My View on Buddhism

Author: Daisaku Ikeda
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book is a record of a dialogue between Daisaku Ikeda and the two Buddhist masters, Koichi Nakazato and Kazuo Matsumoto. It covers topics such as the compilation of Buddhist scriptures, Emperor Ashoka, the exchange of Eastern and Western cultures, the rise of Mahayana Buddhism, and the spirit of the Lotus Sutra. Buddhism is often interpreted as belonging to the metaphysical level of philosophical thought, distinct from the material level of politics, economics, and other worldly matters. However, the true teachings of Buddhism are not detached from the ever-progressing and changing society. Rather, they are inseparable from politics, economics, and other aspects, carrying a significant social mission—to infuse vitality into these actions and guide them toward meaningful directions.