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Title: Human Revolution by Daisaku Ikeda, Arnold J. Toynbee ISBN: 0-8348-0118-3 Publisher: Weatherhill Pub. Date: October, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.74 (19 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Rosa Parks and The Human Revolution
Comment: Thanks to Mrs. Rosa Parks, whom I heard speak at a Soka Gakkai International meeting in Los Angeles several years ago, I was first introduced to the books of Daisaku Ikeda and the SGI-USA. This book, "The Human Revolution," like all of its previous volumes, documents the history of the building of a Buddhist religious organization during the hectic post-war era in Japan. This organization is called "Soka Gakkai" or "Society for the Creation of Value."
Although I am not a member of this group, I am a theologian, a civil rights advocate, and a staunch supporter of the United Nations. Therefore, I have found that I have much in common with the author of this book and the members of the Soka Gakkai as detailed in "The Human Revolution."
The basic premise of "Human Revolution" is that it will not be the great institutions of the world, nor will it be religious organizations or clergy, but it will be each individual opening up their lives and realizing that he or she is in control of his or her own destiny, and therefore the destiny of his or her family, community, and even the world - this is the "revolution" that will bring an authentic peace to our world.
Now I see why Mrs. Rosa Parks told us that, while making her "Rosa Parks Picture Book Biography" that one of her favorite photos from her life was one taken with Mr. Daisaku Ikeda and his students at Soka Univeristy. If you read any of Daisaku Ikeda's books, you'll see, as I have come to see, why Mrs. Parks feels this way.
Rating: 5
Summary: Tina Turner Introduced Me To Daisaku Ikeda's Writings
Comment: Tina Turner is the reason I found this book, and all others by Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International. After hearing Tina Turner speak about her Buddhist practice in interviews, and hearing her give credit to Buddhism for her happiness and in life, I decided to look further into it myself. Tina Turner is one of my favorite performers, and her life story has inspired me for many years.
Tina mentioned Daisaku Ikeda as the person who brought Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, the practice of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, to America. This book in particular, THE HUMAN REVOLUTION, is the story of Mr. Ikeda's struggle to build the foundation of Soka Gakkai, the organization that brought this form of Buddhism to the rest of the world.
This is the Buddhist practice to which Tina attributes her spiritual fulfillment and strength. Thanks to Tina's explanations, I was able to locate the SGI-USA and from there I discovered many profound, inspirational and educational writings by Daisaku Ikeda. This book is just one of Mr. Ikeda's many contributions to further the understanding of Buddhist principles and their application in every day life.
I highly recommend that anyone interested in the Buddhist practice of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo read the writings of Daisaku Ikeda to learn more about Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism as well as the Soka Gakkai.
Rating: 1
Summary: Snake Oil between book covers
Comment: This book was written for the "true believer." It is the best of snake oil, bottled, labled and sold to those looking for a cause, a religion, a mass movement or person to make them complete. Ikeda is the slickest con in the mass movement arena. Do not waste your money or time with this book. There are excellent books detailing struggle, hope and promise. This is not one of them.
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