Poetry from the Heart: Poems inspired by the practice of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism in the Soka Gakkai International

Latterell, Angel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1460974468 ISBN 13: 9781460974469

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

Poetry from the Heart is a book of poems inspired by the practice of Nichiren Diashonin's Buddhism. It explores themes of hope, perseverance, compassion, and establishing a state of fundamental happiness. The author, a youth leader and practioner of Nichiren Diashonin's Buddhism for 14 years wrote all of the poems for the encouragement of others based on Buddhist philosophy and her experience with it in her life. The read is inspirational, motivational and covers such topics as the attainment or world peace, personal growth and finding joy admist difficulties. Although the poems in the book were written for fellow practioners of Nichiren's Buddhism as practiced in the Soka Gakkai International, each and every poem is appropriate for anyone seeking inspiration and encouragement. It is also a great read for anyone who desires to learn about the philosophy of Buddhism, the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), and how Buddhism can apply to the average person's daily life.

About the Author:

Angel Latterell is a poet & spoken word artist, attorney, and practitioner of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. Her poetic work focuses on themes of internal transformation, peace, Buddhist philosophy, family, heritage, and community. Her projects include an upcoming book Blood Orange, and multiple Spoken Word Operas - poetic collaborative performances with musicians, dancers, and other poets. Angel attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota graduating with a degree in Philosophy and attended law school at Hamline University School of Law. As an attorney she represents artists, non-profits, small businesses and individuals in need of affordable legal services, and volunteers for the Housing Justice Project in Seattle, Washington. She began practicing Buddhism in 1996 and continues today as a youth leader in the SGI-USA Soka Gakkai International President and International Peace Activist Dr. Daisaku Ikeda is her mentor in life and a major inspiration for her current collection of poetry.