This book is the product of years of studying and practicing the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and Nichiren Shonin. When I first began practicing Buddhism, I was taking a survey course on Asian religion with Dr. William Grosnick at La Salle University. Thanks to Dr. Grosnick, I was provided with an excellent overview of basic Buddhist teachings and their development. Ever since that time, I have always made it a priority to discover the truth about the teachings and practices which I have been exposed to over the years and not to be afraid to revise or even overturn my current understanding if new evidence (whether scholarly or practical) should present itself.
