Discussion of “The Parable of the Phantom City” Chapter (Chapter 7). Suda: Recently, I heard a member say that the world today is in a pitiful state. Politicians shirk responsibility and spend all their time… Volume 2 Chapter 5: The Eternal Bond of Mentor and Disciple

Discussion of the “Bestowal of Prophecy” Chapter (Chapter 6). Saito: I would like to do my best to make our current dialogue on the Lotus Sutra something that members throughout the world can use at… Volume 2 Chapter 4: The Purpose of “Bestowal of Prophecy” Is To Enable All People To Enter the Path of Absolute Happiness

Discussion of “The Parable of the Medicinal Herbs” Chapter (Chapter 5). Saito: In her book, The Future: Images and Processes, Elise Boulding quotes children ages ten through fourteen about their vision of the world in… Volume 2 Chapter 3: The Buddha’s Compassionate Wisdom Fosters Individuality

Discussion of the “Belief and Understanding” Chapter (Chapter 4). Saito: The subtheme of our discussion on the Lotus Sutra is “Reli-gion in the Twenty-first Century.” President Ikeda, you participated in a discussion on this theme.… Volume 2 Chapter 2: Belief and Understanding: The Dynamic Relationship of Faith and Wisdom

Discussion of the “Simile and Parable” Chapter (Chapter 3). Saito: People often ask why the Lotus Sutra contains drawn-out passages describing inconceivably long periods of time — such as those which expound major world system… Volume 2 Chapter 1: Simile and Parable — Compassion and Wisdom Distilled to Their Fragrant Essence

Discussion of the “Expedient Means” Chapter (Chapter 2). But you and the others already know how the Buddhas, teachers of the world, accord with what is appropriate in employing expedient means. You will have no… Volume 1 Chapter 9: “Expedient Means” The Inherent Sanctity of All Existence

Discussion of the “Expedient Means” Chapter (Chapter 2). Saito: A member who has been active in our movement since the early days of the Soka Gakkai told me about a little-known period when you, President… Volume 1 Chapter 8: The Heart of the True Aspect of All Phenomena — The Endless Challenge To Transform Reality

Discussion of the “Expedient Means” Chapter (Chapter 2). Ikeda: President Toda’s deepest wish, his constant concern, was to elevate the inner state of life of all humanity. He once declared: “We, the members of the… Volume 1 Chapter 7: The Revelation of the Single Buddha Vehicle — Opening the Door to the Oneness of Mentor and Disciple

Discussion of the “Expedient Means” Chapter (Chapter 2). Ikeda: Our world is in chaos. Both society and the realm of ideas are in disarray. Sensible people are now thinking seriously about where the world is… Volume 1 Chapter 6: “Expedient Means” The Art of Skillful Human Education

Discussion of the “Introduction” Chapter (Chapter 1). THE GREAT ASSEMBLY: THE CAST OF CHARACTERS Saito: After the opening “This is what I heard,” the “Introduction” chapter continues: “At one time the Buddha was in Rajagriha,… Volume 1 Chapter 5: “Three Meetings in Two Places” Exchange Between Eternity and the Present Moment