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A book on finding peace is a worth readFinding inner peace seems to be the flavour of the season whether its through yoga or Vipasana. And thus a book on finding peace is a worth read.
Book: Finding Peace- An Oriental Quest
Author: Koushiki Choudhury
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Price: Rs.299
The practice of Nichiren Buddhism is fast catching up and its popularity is not easy to ignore. The book traces the origin of Nichiren Buddhism founded by Nichiren Daishonin, a Japanese Buddhist priest of the 13th century.
Life in Japan during Nichiren's time was difficult with disasters like earthquakes, droughts, famines, conflict and diseases. A fisherman's son, born in then time of social unrest, Nichiren became a Buddhist monk to find inner peace.
The book explores the life-changing philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism and aligns it with the spiritual vision of Tagore's poetry .
In essence, the philosophies of Nichiren and Tagore enable us to find peace and happiness.
(With agency inputs)
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