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Summary: A refreshing Buddhist perspective on life's questions!
Review: After a three week wait I finally received the books yesterday afternoon....I guess there must have been a big rush! Beautifully designed and laid out. It was so readable that I finished half of it already. The question/answer format was so useful that I could jump from section to section and go to the guts of the Buddhist common sense. This book is so current! It is bold enough to confront the issues pertaining to modern America. It confronts issues of teen pregnancy, relationships and employment. The answers/advice are presented in easy to understand, straightforward, non-judgmental and non-sectarian language. Buddhism is reason, its common sense, this book urges us to lead our lives in the Middle Way. A must for any teen, youth or even an middle-aged adult.
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Summary: A book I have been waiting for my entire Youth.....
Review: After a three week wait I finally received the books yesterday afternoon....I guess there must have been a big rush! Beautifully designed and laid out. It was so readable that I finished half of it already. The question/answer format was so useful that I could jump from section to section and go to the guts of the Buddhist common sense. This book is so current! It is bold enough to confront the issues pertaining to modern America. It confronts issues of teen pregnancy, relationships and employment. The answers/advice are presented in easy to understand, straightforward, non-judgmental and non-sectarian language. Buddhism is reason, its common sense, this book urges us to lead our lives in the Middle Way. A must for any teen, youth or even an middle-aged adult.
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Summary: A refreshing Buddhist perspective on life's questions!
Review: Although I'm no longer a teenager or in my twenties, I found this book full of insights that I haven't seen in any other type of inspirational guide. For instance, here is an excerpt of Mr. Ikeda's response to a question about the importance of studying history: "...By studying history you see large numbers of people sacrificed for what we now know was foolish superstition, as well as men and women of principle who gave their lives out of love for their contemporaries. You meet great people who pulled themselves up from the depths of suffering to make the impossible possible. You can watch this drama from a distance or view it as though you were in its midst. Watching it unfold in your mind, you naturally learn to see life from an expansive point of view. You can see yourself riding the crest of the grand river of history. We see where we have come from, where we are and where we're going. To know history is to know oneself. The better we know ourselves and human nature, the more accurate a picture we get of history. From a Buddhist perspective, history is a record of human tendencies, of cause and effect. It is the science of human activity, the statistics of the human race..." Reading THE WAY OF YOUTH soothed my heart, and gave me a broader vision for my own life, and for those I love. I strongly recommend it!
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Summary: Recommended to all who seek self-improvement
Review: Created from the popular "Discussions on Youth" series in the World Tribune (America's premier weekly Buddhist newspaper), this new book by Dr. Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International, is an excellent collection of Ikeda's responses to the questions of today's young people. "The Way of Youth - Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions" includes topics such as how to build confidence and character, learning to respect both yourself and those around you, developing lasting happiness from within, dealing with peer pressure and ways to contribute to a happy, free and peaceful society. Although Dr. Ikeda is the current leader of the world's largest Buddhist organization, this book is written for a general audience and will appeal to both teens and parents regardless of their religious background. As Arun Gandhi, grandson and founding director of the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence recently said - "The Way of Youth is an outstanding guide to humanity. I recommend it to all who seek self-improvement."
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Summary: Recommended to all who seek self-improvement
Review: Created from the popular "Discussions on Youth" series in the World Tribune (America's premier weekly Buddhist newspaper), this new book by Dr. Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International, is an excellent collection of Ikeda's responses to the questions of today's young people. "The Way of Youth - Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions" includes topics such as how to build confidence and character, learning to respect both yourself and those around you, developing lasting happiness from within, dealing with peer pressure and ways to contribute to a happy, free and peaceful society. Although Dr. Ikeda is the current leader of the world's largest Buddhist organization, this book is written for a general audience and will appeal to both teens and parents regardless of their religious background. As Arun Gandhi, grandson and founding director of the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence recently said - "The Way of Youth is an outstanding guide to humanity. I recommend it to all who seek self-improvement."
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Summary: A superb contribution to Buddhist "life style" literature.
Review: Educator, philosopher, and spiritual leader Daisaku Ikeda presents a wonderfully accessible approach to the timeless wisdom of Buddhism and its relevance to the problems and conditions of today's young people. Ikeda's The Way Of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense For Handling Life's Questions shows the reader how to flourish as a young person in the world today; how to build confidence and character in a modern society; learn to live with respect for oneself and others; how to contribute to a positive, free and peaceful society; and find true personal happiness. The Way Of Youth is a superb contribution to Buddhist "life style" literature and is especially recommended to teenage and young adult readers.
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Summary: A superb contribution to Buddhist "life style" literature.
Review: Educator, philosopher, and spiritual leader Daisaku Ikeda presents a wonderfully accessible approach to the timeless wisdom of Buddhism and its relevance to the problems and conditions of today's young people. Ikeda's The Way Of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense For Handling Life's Questions shows the reader how to flourish as a young person in the world today; how to build confidence and character in a modern society; learn to live with respect for oneself and others; how to contribute to a positive, free and peaceful society; and find true personal happiness. The Way Of Youth is a superb contribution to Buddhist "life style" literature and is especially recommended to teenage and young adult readers.
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Summary: A MUST HAVE!
Review: For anyone who has kids or has any influence on kids, this book is totally amazing. A very different perspective on the problems that face kids and a "very noble" approach to solving them and keeping kids dignity intact. Also great insight for anyone who's having problems in every day life.
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Summary: Finally a book that takes youth seriously!
Review: I am impressed by the dedication and care towards youth shown by Mr. Ikeda in his book, "The Way of Youth." From reading the book, I was refreshed and inspired to listen and respond to the needs of youth in America, many of whom are lacking a vision for the future. He takes them very seriously, and responds to real problems. Judging from some of the emotionally-charged reviews I have read, it is clear why such a profound thinker as Mr. Ikeda is attacked so much for his global efforts for peace and humanism.
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Summary: Bitesized bits of wisdom, not just for kids
Review: I bought this book as a way of offering my daughter guidance from a Buddhist perspective without having to "lecture" (as she would put it...no matter how hard I try not to "lecture"...)and ended up really appreciating it myself. We're surrounded every day with Christian-based motivational books, full of wonderful sentiments, but also pushing a lot of faith-based inspiration that just doesn't fit our lives. This book was, of course, a quick read, but that's perfect for my 12 year old. I was able to just leave it out for her to glance at, and from the few comments she's made, I think it was helpful.
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