THE BOSTON RESEARCH CENTER NEWSLETTER
BOSTON RESEARCH CENTER FOR THE 21ST CENTURY...LPRICE $1.25 M/O #:0470
This newsletter reports on the current activities and the publications made available by the center. the center was founded in september 1993 by SGI President Ikeda and conducts activities that strive to become the bridge for dialogue among civilizations and the core of a network for global citizens seeking ideas for creating peace in the 21st century.
CONFRONTING CHAOES: A New Understanding of Ourselves and Our World
by Michael Hays....Price: $1.50 M/O #:0501
fIRST IN THE "Philisophy and Practice of the SGI" series published by the SGI-USA
Culture Department, this booklet examines the premise that after the global euphoria recently experiened at the falll of the Berlin Wall and the demise of the Cold War, a chaotic backlash has set in around the world. Dr. Hays presents the philosophy and practice of the SGI as providing the means to view the chaotic nature of daily life in terms of the potential for order and the opportunity to experience more fully the interconnectedness that links all humanity.
IMAGINATION,UNDERSTANDING AND THE VIRTURE OF LIBERALITY
by David L. Norton....Price: $18.95 M/O#:0370
The final work of his life, Dr. Norton considers the global scale of human problems and how ultimately to "accomodate a pluralityf of good societies." He proposes the viture of liberality as the "cultivated disposition to recognize and appreciate trths and values other than one's own. "Dr. Norton and his wife, Mary K. Norton, warmly speak of the influence Daisaku Ikeda has had on their lives in this culminating achievement.
THE QUEST FOR HUMANITY:BUDDHISM AND CULTURAL RENEWAL
by Jay M. Heffron.....Price:$1.50 M/O #:0502
The second booklet in the series by the SGI-USA Culture Department covers the search for knowledge of self within the context of cultural renewal sustained by the harmonizing tendencies of the Buddhist philosophy. Amplications ont he themes of cultural pluralism, unity in diversity and transnationalism are presented.
RESOURCES FOR STRESS RESISTANCE: PARALLELS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND BUDDHISM
by Katleen H. Dockett....Price$1.50 M/O: 0503
The third booklet in the series by the SGI-USA Culture Department examines the remarkable parallels between the relatively recent findings of psychology and the 700-year-old doctrines of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism as they pertain to resources for coping with the stresses of life.
CREATING VALUE IN EDUCATION:PAST,PRESENT AND FUTURE
by Hope C. Bliss......Price:$1.50 M/O: 0504
In the continuing "Philosophy and Prac6tice of the SGI" series, the fourth booklet offers a perspective dealing with what oculd be the "value creating," educational advnces necessary to meet with the growing challenge of a constant and progressively changing global society and environment.
EDUCATION FOR CREATIVE LIVING(SOFTCOVER)
THE IDEAS AND PROPSALS OF TSUNESABURO MAKIGUCHI
Edited by Dayle Bethel.....Price:$17.95 M/O#: 0225
The translation of a position paper and notes, written over a 30-year period was first published in japanese in the early 1930's. The book outlines makaguchi's inspiring philosophy and revolutionary methods of education that ran counter tho those taught in Japan in his time.
A PEOPLE'S RESPONSE TO OUR GLOBAL NEIGHBORHOOD
BOSTON RESEARCH CENTER FOR THE 21ST CENTURY...PRICE$10.00 M/O#:0455
A response to the report "Our Global Neighborhood" given by the Commission on Glbal Governance, 25 scholars and activists offered wide-ranging and lively exchanges on the recommendations of the Commission. Chronicles the project and its purpose.
MY REFLECTIONS
by SGI-USA General Director Fred M. Zaitsu....Price$2.00 M./O #:0190
The popular series which ran in the World tribune
is now available in paperback. Ina this volume, Mr. Zaitsu shares his thoughts on "The Sun of Jiyu Over a New Land,"the poem SGI President Ikeda wrote to his friends in the SGI-USA on his visit to L.A. in Jan. 1993. It includes the complete text of the poem.
21st CENTURY CENTER SEMINAR BOOKLETS
by the Boston Research Center for the 21st century....Price$2.50 each.
The Boston Research Center held a series of luncheon seminar in which noted scholars of diversse cultural and philosophical backgrounds participated. the results are four booklets that contain a stimulating and fascinating collection of dialogues covering a vast range of su7bjects including:issues of national and cultural identity in a rapidly shrinking world; the search for definition and anchoring of "universal" or widely agreed upon human rights; and questions on the United Nation's role within these frameworks.
A must for reading and discussion.
POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS ASPECTS (fEB. 94)......M/O#:8802
HUMAN RIGHTS PART 1(APRIL 94)..................M/O#8803
HUMAN RIGHTS PART 2 (MAY 94)...................M/O#:8804
THE UNITED NATIONS AND THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS:PROSPECTS FOR A GLOBAL ETHIC
By the Boston Center for the 21st Century.......Price$7.00 M/O #:0457
A conference held at, organized and cosponsored by Columbia Unaiversity on October 7, 1994, that brought together scholars, thelogians, diplomats and activists of a broad range to discuss, debate, ponder and realize the current global ethic to truly become one that is humane.
VOICES OF PORTEST
complited by the World Tribune Press....Price:$2.00 M/O#: 0401
First in the series covering the"Crisis Within nichiren shoshu," several priests take a stand against the corruption and narrow-mindedness of the current Nichiren Shoshu priesthood. The voices continue in a hearfelt pleas for the restoration of the DAishonin's spirit to the head temple.
VOICES OF THE NEW AMERICAN RESNAISSANCE
Volume 1-Volume 6
by SGI-USA Women's Division Renaissance Committee....Price:$2.00 each
First in a series of pamphlets reocunting the SGI-USA member's personal experiences with the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood in the United States and dhaving resolved conflicts that arose from the priesthood's attack on the SGI.
Vol. 1- M/O #: 0201
Vol. 2- M/O #: 0202
Vol. 3- M/O #: 0203
Vol. 4- M/O #: 0204
Vol. 5- M/O #: 0206
Vol. 6- M/O #: 0207
CHILDREN'S BOOK
OVER THE DEEP BLUE SEA (HARDCOVER)
by daisaku Ikeda, Illustrated by Brian Wildsmith....Price$5.00 M/O#:0163
Akiko and Hiroshi love their new home on a tropical island. They meet Pablo, and explore the secrets of the island. One day Pablo learns that his island was once at war with Akiko and Hiroshi's country and he no longer wants to be friends. It takes acrisis and a wise skipper for the children to realize that friendship can overcome war or racial prejuice. Over the Deep Blue Sea carries a gentle message of peace and reverence towawrd all life, illustrated with gloriously lush paintings of tropical beauty.
THE SNOW COUNTRY PRINCE (HARDCOVER)
by daisaku Ikeda. Illustrated by Brian Wildsmith.....Price:$8.00 M/O#:0155
This hearfelt and wondrous book relates the story of two children living in a fishing village who care for an injured swan through the harsh winter months. The characters come vividly to life through their impressive posture; the reader can glimpse the lives of those who live with hope bright enought to overcome all difficulties.
THE LITURGY OF THE BUDDHISM OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN (SUTRA BOOKS FOR GONGYO)
SOKA GAKKAI INTERNATIONAL
The sutra book containing the new version of the silent prayers.
ENGLISH VERSION:
$1.25 SMALL M/O#: 0035
$2.00 LARGE M/O#: 0027
JAPANESE VERSION:
$1.25 SMALL M/O#: 1071
$2.00 LARGE M/O#: 1072
FRENCH (HARDCOVER):
$5.00 SMALL M/O#: 0073
$7.50 LARGE M/O#: 0074
KOREAN VERSION:
$1.00 SMALL M/O#: 0075
$1.50 LARGE M/O#: 0076
SPANISH VERSION:
$1.50 SMALL M/O#: 0077
RELIGIOUS GOODS
PRAYER BEADS
BEADS(JUZU) CASE....PRICE$3.50 M/O #: 2085 (Colors:Red,navy blue or black)
Soft vinyl case with folding snap fastener helds up to one pair of beads and a small sutra book.
BEADS (JUZU),BAMBOO
Juzu strung with light varied shades of green bamboo.
Large $15.00 M/O #:2030
Small $14.00 M/O #:2031
BEADS (Juzu),Plastics large, Asst. Colors.....Price $7.75
Rosewood (deep red).....M/O #: 2003
White Cyrstal (clear)...M/O #: 2002
Amber...................M/O #: 2004
Jade Green..............M/O #: 2001
Dark Grey...............M/O #: 2005
Black:$6.00 M/O.........M/O #: 2023
BEADS (JUZU), PLASTIC SMALL, ASST. COLORS....PRICE:$7.00
ROSEWOOD (DEEP RED)......M/O#:2013
WHITE CRYSTAL (CLEAR)....M/O#:2012
VIOLET...................M/O#:2011
AMBER....................M/O#:2014
DARK GREY................M/O#:2015
BLACK:$5.50 M/O:2024
BEADS (JUZU) "SUISHU"
CAMPHORWOOD-A HIGH GLOSS VARISH, DEEP RED, WOOD-STAINED FINFISH THAT REVEALS THE GRAIN OF THE WOOD.
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BEADS (JUZU) TAGAYA (SMALL)....PRICE:$23.50 M/O:2037
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BEADS (JUZU) WOOD-PLUM ONLY
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BEADS (JUZU),CHILDREN'S PLASTIC (SGI COLORS)....PRICE $7.50
Three beads having the SGI colors (red,blue and yellow) at the end of one tassle.
White Crystal (clear).....M/O#:2042
Violet....................M/O#:2044
Baby Blue.................M/O#:2014
Jade Green................M/O#:2015
BELL SETS
BELL SET, 4.0" (Height of bell set 7.5" assembled)....Price $80.00 M/O #:2066
BELL SET, 2.5 (DIAMETER)........Price: $21.00 M/O #:2070
Beginner's set contains bell, cushion,bell stand and bell stick
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