The Lotus in Everyday Life - An Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism: A Practical Guide for New Practitioners and Life Seekers - Softcover

Yuen, Chi

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798194168682

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

A Practical Guide to Nichiren Buddhism for New Practitioners and Life Seekers
This book is not written for scholars. It is written for you—the person navigating the messiness of daily life, seeking something real, something that works. Whether you are standing at a crossroads, carrying a heavy burden, or simply wondering if there is more to life than what you have been told, you are in the right place.
Nichiren Buddhism is not an escape from the world. It is a way to transform your world from within. It does not require you to be perfect, peaceful, or spiritually advanced. It only asks that you show up as you are and chant a simple phrase: Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
This is not a theology textbook. You will not find dense academic jargon here. Instead, you will find a practical, grounded guide to a practice that has helped millions of ordinary people unlock extraordinary courage, wisdom, and compassion.
Nichiren Daishonin, the 13th-century Buddhist teacher whose life and insights form the foundation of this practice, was not interested in ivory towers. He was interested in real people facing real suffering. His letters to his followers—farmers, mothers, samurai, merchants—are filled with warmth, honesty, and an unshakable belief in the dignity of every human life.
In this book, you will meet Nichiren the man, explore the profound philosophy he revealed, and discover how to bring that philosophy alive in your kitchen, your workplace, your relationships, and your heart.
You are already whole. You are already a Buddha. This book is simply a reminder - and a map for the journey home

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798194168682
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 77