Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8358 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

Synopsis
This book is about Buddhism, and the pursuit of happiness. The author takes us on an intensely personal journey into the practice of Nichiren Buddhism, which has now been embraced by many millions of people around the world. It is not in any way about a remote, abstract, inaccessible, philosophy. It is about Buddhism in daily life; about learning in a wholly practical way, how to build a better and happier life for yourself, and for those whom your life touches, no matter what the circumstances. You don't have to conform to a specific lifestyle. You don't have to be especially knowledgeable or dedicated or indeed religious in any way. Nichiren Buddhism teaches the extraordinary truth that happiness is not a matter of chance or accident, but essentially, a matter of choice, and that we can all learn how to make that choice.

Customer Reviews

An excellent personal introduction
Former(?) TV Presenter William Woolard provides a personal insite into the practise of the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin in this well written introductory book.

Whilst the book works well on an 'introduction to Buddhism' level, it's really his journey into it, which many will recognise, that makes it such an appealing book.

He explains very clearly, the difference between this and other forms of Buddhism, in that this practise is not an 'other world' practise, but is firmly rooted in daily life and designed to move our lives forward - Highly Recomended.

Practical and rational
William Woolard introduces the practice of Nichiren Diashonin Buddhism, explaining it's relevance for the modern age with a practical, yet personal, scientific approach. For me, he addressed many issues I find challenging in a rational and easy to understand manner. The editing is poor, but once the reader can see beyond that to the heart of what is being said, it contributes to the deeply felt, personal experience expressed by Mr Woolard.

Why Buddhism?
As a practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism myself, I approached this book with interest, as I am always curious as to how others found this practice, and how it affects their lives. William Woollard is a name with which I am familiar, and I imagined that he would have a scientific approach to life, which is completely opposite to the way I function; another good reason to read this. It was very interesting, and Mr Woollard sets his stall out well. As a personal account of his spiritual journey, I enjoyed it enormously, but the surprising poorness of the grammar made me grind my pedantic teeth throughout. This is a good book much in need of a good sub-editor.