Always concerned about the most basic problems confrontinghumanity, SGI President Ikeda here once again exploresthe four universal sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, anddeath. In conversation with doctors and nurses, the SGIleader skillfully weaves Buddhist insights with the practicalknowledge and personal experiences of his dialoguepartners. What can we learn from our illnesses How is the patient's attitude crucial to healing How do parents affect their children's health How much are our lives determined by our genes? Whatare constructive ways to approach aging What are keys for effective health care What roles do faith and SGI activities play in a long andfulfilling life?The answers to these and other questions in On Health andLong Life provide valuable perspectives to caring for themost valuable of treasures: our lives themselves.