“Confessions of an American Buddhist” is a novel that explores the simple yet profound practice of a form of Buddhism that has had unprecedented growth in the history of world religion. Through the organization of Soka Gakkai International, there are now over 12,000,000 practicing members worldwide when in 1947 there perhaps only a couple thousand. Using the entertaining, moving, and true experience of a young American in New York City during the 1980’s, “Confessions of an American Buddhist” channels the Buddhism of Nichiren into easily understood concepts that challenges conventional western religious thinking. This group invites anyone to discuss and explore the many topics covered.