Buddhism Day by Day: Wisdom for Modern Life

I have loved quote and informational books all my life and this giant size 416 page "Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern life" by Daisaku Ikeda is a delightful book filled with beautiful advice and wisdom for every day of the year. Even though this volume was written for those who are into Buddhism, do not let that discourage you from reading this book. These wonderful and insightful ideas are for anyone who is interested in leading a happy and meaningful life.This book explains briefly the true philosophy of Buddhism and how it relates to reality. The author goes on to emphasis how a thirteenth-century Buddhist Monk named Nichiren created a Buddhist system where the focus is on chanting Nam-Myoho-renge-kyo which can help anyone achieve enlightenment. There is a different quote and bit of advice for every day of the year beginning with January 1st and ending with December 31st. However, I found myself reading the entire year's worth of quotes and advice in a few days because they are all just fantastic.The following are just two examples of the words of wisdom in this fantastic book. "The Buddhist view is that to die a good death, one must have led a good life." "Just as a diamond can only be polished by another diamond, it is only through intense human interaction engaging the entire personality that people can forge themselves, raising themselves up to ever-greater heights."Whether you are into Buddhism or not, this is a book of quotes and advice dealing with how one may live their lives fully with happiness and joy.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (The Samurai Heart: An old warrior's poetic tribute).

Daily words of wisdom, encouragement and inspiration.

The book is exactly what I was looking for. Daily inspiration with thoughts to contemplate and inspire. This is probably not the right place to address this. The book has a really strong perfume fragrance. I am hoping it will fade.

Perfect daily devotional

This is the single most inspiring but practical book of daily wisdom I have ever encountered by quite a bit. While the author occasionally references Buddhism, and particularly Nichiren Buddhism, 90+% of the inspiration has no obvious direct religious content. This is just really good, practical and uplifting encouragement, meant to get you acting with a realistic and forwarding looking attitude. I have given several people this book who span the gamet of personal philosophies, and everyone of them thought this was one of the best books of this type they had ever read. I am buying a third copy as I gave away my first two.

It's an easy read and it inspires me. I'm working on being a more spiritual person and it is an influential read for me. It's harder to get through life these days without questioning all the violence in the world. Buddhism helps me look at all of life and the way we all wish to be treated..

This book is great!!! Recently, we had a very very tragic loss in our family. My 21 yr old brother, all American college football player with absolutely no enemies, was randomly attacked and beaten to death one night while leaving a store by a group of 6 guys. It was a gang initiation beating. I turn to this book everyday for support. It seems like every single teaching, applies to me personally so it's helped me a lot through these past couple of weeks! Especially during this struggle I have with losing my younger brother so suddenly and in such a cruel manner.

Loved the book! It arrived earlier than expected in very good condition!

A lot to reflect on; I bought this book as a daily guide to Buddhist thought in conjunction with Basics of Buddhism - Key Principles and the novel 'the Buddha, Geoff and Me ' all of which relate to Nichiren Buddhism and the Middle way. I am going to have to re-read the last two to get my thoughts clear as to how well I understand (as a Westerner) all this. All this relates to an Enlightened peaceful world: as Ghandi said ; 'if you want to see change it has to start with you'

Love it, great way to start your day

I liked the day by day quotes.

I am a Buddhist and follow Daisaku Ikeda. This day by day book of Buddhist wisdom is a lovely way to get in touch with yourself, and live that day in a mindful way - love it

Enjoyed it very much..... Is what is says on the tin. user friendly and well put together. recommended. happy. gd night