For the sake of peace intro Gratitude for One's Mentor

Gratitude for One's Mentor

Asserting that nothing is more precious than peace

explore the interface between Buddhism and nonviolent solutions to global conflict

The author takes us on an intensely personal journey into the practice of Nichiren Buddhism

LauISBN 9781887917186

For the sake of peace intro Gratitude for One's MentorBased on 20 years of university lectures and proposals to the United Nations, this book addresses the issue of peace from the Buddhist perspective of compassion, interconnectedness of all life, and absolute respect for human life. Informed by the teachings of Nichiren, the 13th century Japanese Buddhist teacher and reformer, this book considers peace from various angles, including economics, the environment, disarmament, religion, and culture.