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Waking The Lion: The Writings Of Nichiren Daishonin
Waking The Lion The Writings Of Nichiren Daishonin Author:Marge Kirkpatrick Nichiren Daishonin was a Buddhist priest who lived in 13th century Japan and has been called the most important philosopher of the past millenium. Marge Kirkpatrick believes his teachings are the key to religion in the coming millenia as well, and explains why in her book, WAKING THE LION, VOLUME 1 - A STUDY GUIDE TO THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DA... more »ISHONIN. "Understanding the words of a medieval priest and incorporating them into 21st century life can be a daunting task," Kirkpatrick admits. "His writings have been accused of being...more suitable to the chaotic Middle Ages, yet Nichiren wrote not only for his own time, but for the future as well." Down-to earth, personal, and profoundly encouraging, WAKING THE LION approaches the writings of Nichiren in a unique, refreshing way, making them accessible to anyone wishing to enrich his or her life. WAKING THE LION provides an examination of the first 12 goshos, or letters, in THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN. Kirkpatrick covers one gosho per chapter, beginning with an introduction to set the stage. She then dives into an overview of the letter itself, explaining difficult terms and cutting through long analogies to get to the heart of Nichiren's meaning. Finally, and most importantly, in "Putting It Into Practice" she shows how anyone can apply the priest's words to daily life. "Like Nichiren's teachings, WAKING THE LION is not meant to be simply read, but lived," Kirkpatrick says. "Be forewarned, reading it may awaken the lion within. So take a healthy stretch, and get ready to roar."« less