The Buddha in Your Mirror
Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self
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Publisher Description
While the notion that “happiness can found within oneself” has recently become popular, Buddhism has taught for thousands of years that every person is a Buddha, or enlightened being, and has the potential for true and lasting happiness. Through real-life examples, the authors explain how adopting this outlook has positive effects on one's health, relationships, and career, and gives new insights into world environmental concerns, peace issues, and other major social problems.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Tina Turner found the strength to leave an abusive marriage after she began chanting "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo." This phrase, translated as "I devote myself to the mystic law of cause and effect through sound," is at the heart of Nichiren Buddhism, a practice clearly explained in this self-help primer. In 1253, the Japanese monk Nichiren declared Nam-myoho-renge-kyo "to be the one true law, the great 'secret' hidden in the depths of the Lotus Sutra." Nichiren's intent was to make attainment of Buddhahood imminently available to all. This manual's authors heartily endorse the chant as completely accessible and effective at achieving desires for self and others. Noting that Nichiren Buddhism is "open equally to everyone... there are no priests or gurus," the authors promote the Nichiren path as fitting neatly within the modern world of science, especially physics, where impermanence is now a given. They also point readers toward finding community within Soka Gakkai International, a Nichiren-centered organization with 12 million adherents in 160 nations. The introduction by jazz great Herbie Hancock, a Nichiren practitioner for 29 years, makes one wonder if the rhythmic emphasis of this chant has a special call for musicians, but this path obviously has bold appeal for a broad audience of people who are willing to give chant a chance.
Customer Reviews
The Buddha in Your Mirror
Excellent book 🙌🏻
Awesome starting place!
This was the first book I read about Buddhism. It is perfect for the beginner to understand Buddhist concepts and start practicing spirituality in their life. I highly recommend this book because it's an easy read and very accessible.
Your Guide to Nichiren Buddhism
This novel describes Nichiren Buddhism clearer than any other source I have found. I would give it 5 stars, except that there are numerous typos in the IBooks version. This is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their life. No matter what background or other religious practice you undertake, your life can transform with nam myoho renge kyo.