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by Mitch BogenSpecial to the Tribune There was nothing simulated or “less than” about the conversations that took place on June 11, when 250 participants from 19 countries gathered online for the Ikeda Center’s virtual panel discussion “Asking Questions Together: What Is Our Path Forward?” Panelist Ceasar McDowell, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, shared thoughts

The Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue is accepting applications for its Education Fellows Program now through Sept. 1. Established in 2007, the program honors the educational legacy of Daisaku Ikeda, founder of the Ikeda Center. It aims to advance research and scholarship in the internationally growing field of Ikeda/Soka studies in education. This field

Commemorating May 3, Soka Gakkai Day, the City and County of Denver proclaimed May 3, 2020, Dr. Daisaku Ikeda Day. Mayor Michael Hancock said that Ikeda Sensei has promoted “a vision of hope, freedom and democracy, and a powerful sense of hope for our shared global future.” Additional locations that honored Sensei with proclamations on May

The following is the commencement message to Soka University of America’s undergraduate and graduate Class of 2020 written by Founder Daisaku Ikeda. This message is also available at soka.edu. To the Soka University of America Undergraduate Class of 2020 and the Graduate Class of 2020, both of whom represent the light of hope for humanity, I offer

by Lillian ISpecial to The Tribune CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 16—In its first virtual dialogue, the Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue hosted “A Time to Reflect & Reimagine: Creating a Better Future Now.” To open the event, Jason Goulah, the center’s executive advisor, explained that since the 1960s, Ikeda Center Founder Daisaku Ikeda has been

The following is a message from Ikeda Sensei to the students of Soka University and Soka Women’s College at the start of the academic year. Sensei is the founder of both institutions. To the 50th entering class of Soka University, the 36th entering class of Soka Women’s College, students entering the Graduate Schools and the

by Minoru HaradaSoka Gakkai President TOKYO, April 10—Japan, where until recently we hoped that we would contain the spread of COVID-19, has now entered into a state of emergency, facing a surge in the number of confirmed cases and redoubling its efforts to save precious lives. In these most difficult times, on behalf of the Soka

If newspapers are the first draft of history, the World Tribune aims at playing the selfsame role for the kosen-rufu movement in America. In this, the May 3, 2020, issue of the World Tribune, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s inauguration as the third Soka Gakkai president, the SGI-USA Periodicals Department is honored and delighted to present

With a nationwide shortage of essential medical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, the SGI-USA has donated 10,000 masks to U.S. hospitals in dire need. In addition to these material provisions, SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss has called on all SGI-USA members to deepen their bodhisattva vow in bringing about lasting change amid the tumultuous

MANAUS, Brazil, March 16—The Soka Institute for Environmental Studies and Research of the Amazon and the Rede Amazônia Foundation launched a new schoolyard afforestation project aiming to plant some 3,000 saplings at 306 elementary and middle schools in the city of Manaus, which lies on the Amazon River. SGI President Ikeda has called the Amazon

by Jihii Jolly Correspondent NEW YORK, March 4—SGI members, friends and distinguished guests filled the main auditorium of the SGI-USA New York Culture Center for a lecture by noted climate scientist Alan Robock, on the climatic and humanitarian impacts of nuclear war. Dr. Robock, a distinguished professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Rutgers

SGI President Ikeda received an honorary doctorate of philosophy in education administration on Feb. 27 from Central Mindanao University in Bukidnon, Philippines, for his great contribution of advancing world peace through education. This brings his total number of academic honors (honorary professorships and honorary doctorates from educational institutions worldwide) to nearly 400. The award ceremony

by Mitch BogenSpecial to the Tribune CAMBRIDGE, Mass.,—The Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue launched its 2020 Dialogue Nights series on Jan. 31 with “We Can Do It! Challenging Fear With Courage.” To open, Ikeda Center Program Manager Lillian I welcomed the 45 young Bostonians in attendance, saying that one quote in particular from

In a historic first, SGI discussion meetings were conducted in the country of Kazakhstan. In this sparsely populated nation, which shares borders with China and Russia, members determined to finally meet despite having to travel long distances. The first gathering was held in celebration of Soka Gakkai Day last May 3 with five SGI members

by Ellen SotoSpecial to the Tribune MIAMI, Jan. 28—On the heels of the SGI’s 45th anniversary, SGI-USA youth representatives Jenice Maza, Luis Malespin and Pedro “Pepe” Barilari presented SGI President Ikeda’s 2019 Peace Proposal at Miami Dade College. Hosted by Michael Lenaghan, Endowed Chair of Excellence Professor, and Stephen Nesvacil, Coordinator of The Earth Ethics Institute,

Lines from the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech reverberated in every corner of the World Peace Ikeda Auditorium on Jan. 20, when some 500 community members gathered for the 35th Annual Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event’s theme, “Now Is the Time to Make Real the Promises of Democracy,” was explored

For the Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden marathon relay race, participants say the difference between 10th and 11th place is as vast as heaven and earth, because only those who finish in the coveted top 10 qualify for next year’s competition. From Jan. 2–3, millions of people in Japan watch this famous race between qualifying university track teams,

by Mary Ishimoto MorrisSpecial to the Tribune WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14—What makes dialogue so special? Such was the topic of passionate, award-winning conflict resolution scholar-practitioner Susan H. Allen’s lecture, “Peacemaking Dialogue as a Living Practice,” held at the SGI-USA Washington, D.C., Buddhist Center. The gathering was hosted by the SGI-USA Culture of Peace Distinguished Speakers