The protagonist Shin'ichi Yamamoto (Daisaku Ikeda's Pen Name) highlights the relevance of a correct philosophy in all areas of secular life. Looking first at the political class, he shows how their vested interests result in total neglect of ordinary people's lives. This is why, Shin'ichi believes, there's a need for a great cultural movement based on Buddhist humanism.
Chapter titles: Revitalisation, Soka University, Flowering