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Summary: Rosa Parks and The Human Revolution
Review: 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.
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Summary: My Basic Thoughts on The New Human Revolution
Review: The book is excellent, it gives the reader an indepth look, at how one man's vision, to create peace in the world, through culture and education can be possible. The book, in novel form continues to peak my interest, and gives me hope for the future of humankind. Sincerely, A Massachusetts, Educator
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Summary: It all starts with the individual
Review: This book details a rare look at the human potential locked up in all of us. If you're looking for a "lift", take this book to heart.
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Summary: Snake Oil between book covers
Review: 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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Summary: Snake Oil between book covers
Review: 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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Summary: Human Revolution
Review: This entire series of books has helped me tremendously in my practice of Buddhism. Such inspiration ir rare in this world and I would recommend this volume to anyone seeking to practice Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism. The tremendous efforts of these pioneer members to realize world peace based on a sound philosophy are greatly appreciated by me.
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Summary: The True History and Conviction of Soka Gakkai
Review: This volume of The Human Revolution, as with every other book I've read by Daisaku Ikeda, truly inspired me. As a Soka Gakkai member and someone who has practiced Buddhism for over 30 years, I am proud to say The Human Revolution recalls the dignified struggle of our Soka Gakkai pioneers to create value and hope amidst even the most adverse circumstances. The Human Revolution was authored by the President of Soka Gakkai International (SGI), Daisaku Ikeda. Lightly disguised as fiction, The Human Revolution is actually an inside account of the history of Soka Gakkai, an association of Nichiren Buddhists that grew from a mere handful of members in post-World War II Japan to its present-day membership of over 12 million in 128 countries. It also serves as a delicate biography of its second president, Josei Toda, as told by his successor, Ikeda, who appears in the novel as Shin'ichi Yamamoto. Mr. Ikeda has born in Tokyo in 1928, barely survived his youth in war-torn Japan, graduated from Fuji College, joined the Soka Gakkai and began practicing Buddhism in 1947. In 1960 he became the third president of the Soka Gakkai at the young age of 32. He later retired and became the President of Soka Gakkai International in 1978. Mr. Ikeda is the founder of several institutions for the development of peace, culture and education - including Soka University, Soka High Schools, the Fuji Art Museum, the Min-On Concert Association, the Boston Research Center and the Institute of Oriental Philosophy. He has received many awards and honorary degrees from institutions and universities around the world, including the United Nations Peace Award. His writings, including The Human Revolution, have been translated into more than a dozen languages. As Arnold Toynbee said in the foreword Volume 1 of The Human Revolution, "Nichiren held that Buddhism was a means of Salvation for his fellow human beings everywhere. In working for the human revolution, Soka Gakkai is carrying out Nichiren's mandate." I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know the true history and conviction of the Soka Gakkai.
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