Buddhism In A New Light

Buddhism in a New Light 1. The 'Problem of Faith'

The Soka Spirit movement is to learn more about Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.

Buddhism in a New Light 2. Violence is Weakness, Prayer is Power (Part One)

It is hard to tell what thoughts were running through the minds of the terrorists.

Buddhism in a New Light 2. Violence is Weakness, Prayer is Power (Part Two)

Take a closer look at the ideas of self-defense and sacrifice.

Buddhism in a New Light 2. Violence is Weakness, Prayer is Power (Part Three)

As we came face to face with the destructiveness of authoritarianism, what happened on Sept. 11.

Buddhism in a New Light 3. The Way We See Ourselves

Enlightenment or human revolution is to change the way we see ourselves.

Buddhism in a New Light 4. What Love is Not

What seems to be love sometimes may not be love at all.

Buddhism in a New Light 5. Faith and Freedom

As guaranteed by the First Amendment, choosing and practicing religion to one’s conscience.

Buddhism in a New Light 6. The Business of Death

One of the easiest ways to manipulate people is through fear.

Buddhism in a New Light 8. The Invisible Reflection – Three Requirements for Seeing Ourselves

Why don’t we see ourselves in the mirror?

Buddhism in a New Light 9. Mistaking Arrogance for Confidence (Part One)

Nichiren Daishonin was often condemned by his contemporaries as “an extremely arrogant priest”.

Buddhism in a New Light 9. Mistaking Arrogance for Confidence (Part Two)

Arrogance is insecurity; confidence is peace of mind

Buddhism in a New Light 10. 'Pax Humana,' Plan B for Peace

Wars are usually waged in the name of peace.

Buddhism in a New Light 11. Denouncing Devadatta

Buddhist is sometimes a most Buddhist thing to do under certain circumstances.

Buddhism in a New Light 12. An Illusion of Independence

The world around us has become so interconnected that we find ourselves disconnected from it.

Buddhism in a New Light 13. The First Buddhist Fundamentalist?

Devadatta caused a schism that nearly destroyed the early Buddhist community.

Buddhism in a New Light 7. The 'Pilgrim's Progress': From Without to Within

We sometimes get in touch with part of us that has been long forgotten.

Buddhism in New Light Chapter 17: Freeing the Caged Bird Within

The Buddha nature refers to the potential for attaining Buddhahood, a state of awakening filled with compassion and wisdom.

Buddhism in New Light Chapter 18: Challenging Delusion, Changing Karma

Buddhist emphasis on the role of present action changing negative karma.