Books
“Instead of imposing our own version of wisdom, the spirit of dialogue requires us to put ourselves in others’ shoes.” —Into Full Flower
“Today the need to listen to each other, recognize our differences and prize diversity is greater than it has ever been before.” —The Persistence of Religion
“Even great philosophers can be buried in the sands of time unless their followers inherit and apply their thoughts to reality.” —Creating Waldens
“…respectfully keeping death always present, in the background, as the comprehensive summing up, exerts an immense influence on the meaning of life and on the way it is lived.” —Ode to the Grand Spirit
“The ultimate mission of religion is to save humankind and to create a climate of peaceful coexistence.” —Buddhism: A Way of Values
“The seas do not separate us; rather, they bring us closer together. ” —A Passage to Peace
Recent Publication News
Sep 05, 2011
Chowdhury-Ikeda Dialogue Published in Japan
Ushio Publishing Co. has released a Japanese edition of a dialogue between former UN Under-Secretary-General Anwarul K. Chowdhury and Daisaku Ikeda, in which they discuss the humanism of Rabindranath Tagore, the UN's role in creating a global community, and the role of women and youth in creating a culture of peace. ...
Aug 17, 2011
Two New Works Highlight Growing Academic Interest in Ikeda's Philosophy in China
BEIJING, China: Two works profiling the contributions of prominent Chinese figures--Liao Chengzhi, Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao--and Daisaku Ikeda to Sino-Japanese relations, peace, cultural exchange and education have been released. ...
Jul 18, 2011
Russian Edition of Zgurovsky-Ikeda Dialogue Published in Ukraine
In a Russian edition of a dialogue between National Technical University of Ukraine (NTUU) Rector Dr. Michael Z. Zgurovsky and Daisaku Ikeda, the authors cite education and dialogue as the most tangible tools in which war and violence may be transformed into a global culture of peace. ...