A Samurai Meets a Buddha

About the Book

"A Samurai Meets a Buddha" is about a samurai warrior, Shijo Kingo, and the Buddhist monk, Nichiren Daishonin. Nichiren is a rebel. Shijo Kingo is quick-tempered but, like most of us, has an inherent sense of what's right and what's wrong. He becomes Nichiren's disciple and learns to chant a powerful invocation that can bring peace to the world. Because Nichiren refutes the main religions of his day and teaches the chant, he is almost killed and is exiled. However, the key to his victory lies in that very same chant. This is a true story of an amazing event that saved Nichiren's life.

About the Author

Lela Ryterski graduated from Brooklyn College in New York with a BA in art and education. She has worked as a teacher and as a visual artist. In 1985, she joined the Nichiren Buddhist organization called SGI (Soka Gakkai International) which has greatly improved her life. This book is her attempt to introduce young people to the empowering teachings of Nichiren Buddhism, which are not as well known as these teachings should be. Lela currently resides in Homer, Alaska.