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As human beings, we have one thing in common: we
search all our lives for lasting
happiness. YOU WERE BORN FOR A REASON tells us that happiness
can indeed
be found. But it is not found in the place we ordinarily look,
such as status,
achievements, or family. This book, which has sold more than
half a million copies
since its original publication in Japan, shows us how to
navigate life s obstacles from
a deep and abiding source of inner peace. The authors, a
Buddhist teacher, a
psychotherapist, a philosopher bring their combined wisdom to
bear on the age old
question: what is the purpose of life? They direct us toward
answers contained in
often overlooked Buddhist teachings specifically, in the words
of Shinran, who is the
founder of Jodo Shinshu, the largest of Japan s schools of
Buddhism. In clear and
compelling language, YOU WERE BORN FOR A REASON shows why human
life is
not only meaningful, but infinitely precious. It considers the
many ills that plague
modern societysuicide, murder, angst, a constant sense of
futilityand guides us to
the enduring truths that can renew our hearts and finally
provide real happiness.
Book Description
The Eternal Questions / Shinran s Answer / The Root Cause of
Suffering / The Dark
Mind: The Source of Suffering / The Mind Shrouded in Ignorance /
The Dark Future
Casts a Shadow on the Present / The Tragedy at Rajagrha and the
Vow of Amida /
Shinran s Fulfillment of Life s Purpose / Shinran s Masterwork
Begins and Ends with
a Cry of Joy / The Clash over Whether or Not Life Has a Purpose
/ The Key to the
Mystery of Why We Live / Turning a Blind Eye to Ourselves / The
Difficulty of
Knowing Oneself / Revelation of the True Self
Contents
KENTETSU TAKAMORI has lectured throughout Japan and worldwide on
Buddhism. He is the author of several bestselling titles in
Japanese and the chair of the
Buddhist organization Jodo Shinshu Shinrankai. DAIJI AKEHASHI is
a psychotherapist
and the author of several bestselling titles in Japanese on
childraising. KENTARO ITO
earned a master s degree in philosophy from the University of
Tokyo and is at work on
several volumes of philosophy.
About the Author
KENTETSU TAKAMORI has lectured throughout Japan and worldwide on
Buddhism. He is the author of several bestselling titles in
Japanese and the chair of the
Buddhist organization Jodo Shinshu Shinrankai. DAIJI AKEHASHI is
a psychotherapist
and the author of several bestselling titles in Japanese on
childraising. KENTARO ITO
earned a master s degree in philosophy from the University of
Tokyo and is at work on
several volumes of philosophy.
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