Reaching Beyond: Improvisations on Jazz, Buddhism, and a Joyful Life

In Reaching Beyond, Buddhist thinker and activist Daisaku Ikeda explores the origins, development, and international influence of jazz with legendary artists Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Reflecting on their lives and careers, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Shorter share the lessons they have learned from their musical mentors, including MilesDavis and Art Blakey, and how the Buddhist philosophy they’ve learned from President Ikeda over the past forty years deeply resonates with the emancipatory spirit of jazz. These wide-ranging conversations include such thought-provoking topics as Music’s mission for peace in a time of discord; The importance of the artist’s spiritual growth; The Buddhist concept of changing poison into medicine; Ways to make the ”ideal America” a reality for everyone. Reaching Beyond offers positive new ideas for musicians and non musicians alike.