The Buddha Next Door: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

The Buddha Next Door is a great read for those looking into Nichiren Daishonin's buddhism and those that are already practicing. This book has real life stories on how individual members of the SGI (organization of Nichiren Daishonin's followers) have overcome, in most cases, devastating, heart wrenching obstacles. The world needs more encouraging stories like these that give us strength when we're down and feel like we can't go any further. If you are brand new to the SGI and Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism you should read "The Buddha in your Mirror" by one of the same authors: Greg Martin.

There are a lot of inspiring stories of overcoming obstacles through faith and the practice of Nichiren Daishonen's Buddhism. They are encouraging and motivating without being didactic or too "religious." I've been practicing this Nichiren Buddhism for 4 years but I recommend this book to non-practitioners as well.

Excellent book, i found it to be very inspiring, how members of the SGI overcome their problems through the power of faith in Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism. This book is a must have for SGI members, and for anyone with a seeking mind.

Great intro about Mariane Pearl's experience in encountering this buddhism for the first time...and a couple of eye-opening experiences from Chicago SGI-USA members who I am acquainted with in the past. Dan