“When deluded, one is called an ordinary being, but when enlightened, one is called a Buddha.” —Nichiren Daishonin Ikeda Sensei published these lectures in Living Buddhism magazine, now gathered here in one convenient collection, underscoring how Nichiren Daishonin’s profound teaching of attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime can powerfully transform the age and open a bright future for our modern world. In this volume, delve into Nichiren’s teachings of unsurpassed hope, which enable us to forge the life state of Buddhahood, lead lives of supreme value and teach others how to do the same.