Dialogue on Life: Buddhist Perspectives on Life and the Universe, Volume I.

Tokyo, Japan Nichiren Shoshu International Center, 1976. Hardcover First English Language Edition (1976); so stated. First English Language Edition (1976); so stated. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows a touch of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows a little scuffing to the upper corner tips; and light wear to the extremities overall; mild rubbing to the panels; unclipped. Attractive and intact. Not far at all from "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.8 x 1.15 inches). xxi, 243 pages. Glossary. Index. Preface by Daisaku Ikeda. Introduction by Yasuji Kiramura. Portrait of Daisaku Ikeda with what appears to be a printed signature precedes the text. Translation is unattributed. Language: English. Weight: 19.4 ounces. Hardback with DJ. aisaku Ikeda is a peacebuilder, Buddhist philosopher, educator, author and poet. He was president of the Soka Gakkai lay Buddhist organization in Japan from 1960–79 and is the founding president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), one of the world's largest and most diverse community-based Buddhist associations, promoting a philosophy of empowerment and social engagement for peace. He is also the founder of the Soka Schools system and several international institutions promoting peace, culture and education.