Soka Education: For the Happiness of the Individual, Paperback/Daisaku Ikeda

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From the Japanese word meaning "to create value," this book presents a fresh perspectiveon the question of the ultimate purpose of education. Mixing American pragmatism and the Buddhist philosophy of respect for all life, the goal of Soka education is the lifelong happiness of the learner. Rather than offering practical classroom techniques, this book speaks to the emotional heart of both the teacher and the student. With input from philosophers and activists from several cultures, it advances the conviction that the true purpose of education is to create a peaceful world and to develop the individual character of each student in order to achieve that goal. This revised edition contains four new chapters that further elaborate on how to unlock self-motivated learning and how to empower the learner to make a difference in their communities and the world."About the Author: Daisaku Ikeda is the author and coauthor of more than 60 books on a wide range of topics, including the history of Buddhismand Buddhist philosophy. He is the founding president and leader of the Soka Gakkai International, one of the largest lay Buddhist organizations in the world with members inmore than190 countries and territories. He is the recipient of the United Nations Peace Award, the Rosa Parks Humanitarian Award, and the International Tolerance Award of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Victor Kazanjian is the dean of Religious and Spiritual Life, Wellesley College, Massachusetts."