Daisaku Ikeda Memorial Lecture in Malaysia Highlights Concept of Human Revolution
Tan Sri Dato’ Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, former rector of IIUM, delivering the lecture on Daisaku Ikeda’s philosophy of human revolution
On January 11, 2026, the third Daisaku Ikeda
Memorial Lecture was held at Brickfields Asia College in Petaling Jaya, near
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was organized by Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM)
with the support of United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei
(UNGCMYB) and the Brickfields Asia College Education Group.
In 2024 and 2025, similar lectures illuminating Daisaku Ikeda’s thought and actions were held at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
This year, Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’
Dr. Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, former rector of IIUM, delivered the keynote lecture
on Daisaku Ikeda’s philosophy of human revolution.
He pointed out that roots of the crises
facing modern society lie not in the absence of knowledge but in the absence of
wisdom. Sounding the alarm over the excessive focus on technological
development and the loss of our humanity, he noted that the integration of
knowledge, action and compassion is essential for people to regain human
qualities such as humility and generosity of spirit.
He further stressed that the urgent task
facing humanity is to foster individuals who embody sound values such as peace,
prosperity, happiness, health and safety, and who live in harmony with their
local communities and the environment. He asserted that the philosophy of human
revolution, which promotes inner transformation, is the key to reforming modern
society.
Audience at the third Daisaku Ikeda Memorial Lecture in Malaysia
Prior
to the lecture, UNGCMYB Executive Director Faroze Nadar emphasized the
important role of the private sector in contributing to peace through inclusive
growth, the reduction of inequalities and responsible business practices. He
observed that Mr. Ikeda’s legacy continues to offer enduring guidance for those
seeking to create value across diverse fields, including the economy.
The
event drew representatives from various civil society organizations, as well as
participants across generations, including university students and high school
students.
[Adapted from an article in the January 29, 2026,
issue of theSeikyo Shimbun, Soka Gakkai, Japan]
