The Teachings of Nichidatsuu Fujii

"It is false to talk of peace while possessing weapons destined to take life. When we talk of peace, we must lay down all murderous weapons." -- Nichidatsu Fujii Recent Translations Yumiko Miyazaki has translated a number of talks given by Nichidatsu Fujii throughout his life. These selections will be included in a forthcoming book (expected to be released by summer, 2004) that will contain numerous selections of Guruji's words.

• A Good Dream: The underlying dream behind Gandhi's work for independence and the Buddhist prayer for peace.
• Faith of Compassion: The essence of religious practice.
• Waterfalls of Yatsubuchi and Momonoo: A place of religious practice that inspired the work of Nichidatsu Fujii.
• Spring: Time to awaken to a new Spring.
• The Spiritual Pillar: The truth that defines lasting civilization.
• Practice of Non-Confrontation: The lessons of the Bodhisattva in practicing nonviolence.

Other Excerpts from Talks and Conversations

The Time Has Come: The urgency of peace. Walking for Peace A talk to those beginning a walk for peace. The practice of pilgrimage. The Unity of Life From conversations with the late Native American leader, Bill Wahpepah. A Spiritual Civilization: The tasks of creating a civilization based on spiritual values. Treasure: The treasure that is left behind. Joy: The joy of humanity found in a peace pagoda. True Peace: The strength of the Odaimoku. The Meaning of Monkhood: The true work of the followers of Nipponzan Myohoji. The Precept of Non-Killing: The lessons learned wtih Grandhi in India.

These articles are excerpted from The Time Has Come, Messages of Nichidatsu Fujii, March 1982, originally published by the Japan-Bharat Sarvodaya Mitrata Sangha and The Wonderful Law, published by Nipponzan Myohoji, 1997. A collection of Nichidatsu Fujii's messages, translated by Yumiko Miyazaki, Buddhism for World Peace was reprinted in 1998, and is available through South Asia Books.

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