Nichiren Daishonin's writings provide a practical formula for enabling all people to achieve victory in every aspect of their lives and attain an unshakable state of happiness.This volume of Learning from Nichiren's Writings: The Teachings for Victory contains SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's lectures on nine of Nichiren's letters: ''On the Real Aspect of the Gohonzon'' ''The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude'' ''A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering'' ''Flowering and Bearing Grain'' ''General Stone Tiger'' ''Reply to Niiama'' ''The Workings of Brahma and Shakra'' ''Reply to Yasaburo'' ''The Three Obstacles and Four Devils''President Ikeda elucidates the importance of studying Nichiren's writings as the foundation of Nichiren Buddhism as practiced by the Soka Gakkai International. His lectures bring Nichiren's immense wisdom, compassion, and courage into focus for the present age. In reading and studying these lectures, we learn how to apply in daily life Nichiren's profound philosophy for inner transformation and victory for both ourselves and others. The Teachings for Victory will empower you to develop the strength and wisdom to bring forth your inherent potential