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Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 2.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. DECEMBER SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 2, pp. 93–122 Part Four: “Bestowal of Prophecy” Chapter• The Purpose of “Bestowal of Prophecy” Is

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 2.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. NOVEMBER SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 2, pp. 44–89 Part Two: “Belief and Understanding” Chapter• Belief and Understanding: The Dynamic Relationship of

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 2.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. OCTOBER SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 2, pp. 3–43 Part One: “Simile and Parable” Chapter• Simile and Parable: Compassion and Wisdom Distilled

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. SEPTEMBER SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1, pp. 193–213 Part Three: “Expedient Means” Chapter• “Expedient Means”: The Inherent Sanctity of All Existence

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. AUGUST SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1, pp. 165–92 Part Three: “Expedient Means” Chapter• The Heart of the True Aspect of All

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. JULY SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1, pp. 139–64 Part Three: “Expedient Means” Chapter• The Revelation of the Single Buddha Vehicle: Opening

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. JUNE SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1, pp. 111–37 Part Three: “Expedient Means” Chapter• “Expedient Means”: The Art of Skillful Human Education

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. MAY SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1, pp. 83–108 Part Two: “Introduction” Chapter• “Three Meetings in Two Places”: Exchange Between Eternity and

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. APRIL SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1, pp. 41–82 Part One: Prologue• A Scripture that Calls Out to All PeoplePart Two: “Introduction”

Ikeda Wisdom Academy: March Material

Study Material Overview for the Ikeda Wisdom Academy’s Fifth Class

Chapter 9 “The Kalpa of Decrease” Ikeda Sensei explains in this lecture that Nichiren Buddhism has the power to help people transform great evil into great good. “The Kalpa of Decrease,” the writing we will study in this chapter, affirms that putting into practice the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism constitutes the “fundamental path to happiness

Chapter 8 “King Rinda” Ikeda Sensei discusses how to effectively and powerfully chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to relieve suffering, unlock our life force and dynamically invigorate society. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the ultimate law of the universe, the fundamental rhythm of life itself. Through the practice of chanting, we can bring forth our inner Buddhahood and increase the splendor

Chapter 3 “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings”—Part 3 of 3 Ikeda Sensei conveys in this lecture the importance of disciples who practice the Buddha’s teachings with the same spirit as Nichiren Daishonin. Propagating the Correct Teaching Rouses Opposition From the Three Powerful Enemies Now, in the Latter Day of the Law, who is carrying out

Chapter 2 “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings”—Part 2 of 3 In this lecture, Ikeda Sensei explains the spirit of shakubuku. Kosen-rufu, or the widespread propagation of the Law, is the “practice of Buddhas” arising out of the profound compassion Buddhas have for all living beings, and it is also the “practice of bodhisattvas” undertaken by

Chapter 1 “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings”—Part 1 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin addressed “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings” to all his followers, urging them to courageously uphold and spread the Buddha’s teachings, taking on any opposition they are bound to face along the way.  The title of this letter literally translates as “On Practicing as

Chapter 12 “The Three Kinds of Treasure”—Part 3 of 3 In the closing section of “The Three Kinds of Treasure,” Nichiren Daishonin emphasizes that vital to winning in life is accumulating treasures of the heart, which we can gain by respecting others and striving in our Buddhist faith and practice. The heart is our unsurpassed

Chapter 11 “The Three Kinds of Treasure”—Part 2 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin addressed “The Three Kinds of Treasure” to a disciple who was facing dire circumstances to teach him the importance of one’s own behavior in a time of adversity. In this lecture, Ikeda Sensei focuses on the importance of supporting and encouraging each person.

Chapter 10 “The Three Kinds of Treasure”—Part 1 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin wrote “The Three Kinds of Treasure” for a disciple in dire circumstances to teach him the importance of one’s own behavior in a time of adversity. In this lecture, Ikeda Sensei explores how Nichiren explains the way to “take strong and wise action

Chapter 9 “The Supremacy of the Law” —Part 3 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin wrote “The Supremacy of the Law” to urge the recipient to strengthen her faith at a time when great confusion prevailed in society due to misguided beliefs and erroneous teachings. In this lecture, Sensei uncovers the “important essentials of faith” that Nichiren