Mar 2 2024

Chinese Culture University in Taiwan Holds 2024 International Forum on Daisaku Ikeda’s Philosophy

On March 2, 2024, the Daisaku Ikeda Research Center of the Chinese Culture University in Taiwan held the 15th international forum on the research of Daisaku Ikeda’s peace ideals with the theme “Peace, Culture and Education: The Great Light of Peace and Dignity.”

Feb 20 2024

Memorial Event Honoring Daisaku Ikeda Held at the European Parliament

On February 20, 2024, a memorial event “Promoting Peace through Dialogue and Human Revolution: The Life of Daisaku Ikeda” was held at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. The event was hosted by European Parliament Vice-President Pina Picierno and attended by some 130 people.

Feb 16 2024

Daisaku Ikeda Honored at Academic Conference held in Termez, Uzbekistan

On February 15-16, 2024, at an academic conference in Termez City in the Republic of Uzbekistan, Daisaku Ikeda was honored for his contributions to friendship and cultural exchanges between Uzbekistan and Japan.

Feb 8 2024

Thirteenth Edition of “The Poetic Heart: Connecting Humanity” Held in Dubai Pays Tribute to Daisaku Ikeda

On February 8, 2024, the 13th edition of “The Poetic Heart: Connecting Humanity” symposium, inspired by Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023), was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, featuring the poetry of students from across UAE and esteemed poets from the region and beyond. This annual event was hosted by SGI-Gulf in association with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge.

Feb 5 2024

Memorial Service held for Daisaku Ikeda in Navoiy City, Uzbekistan

On February 5, 2024, a memorial for Daisaku Ikeda, President of the Soka Gakkai International, was held in Navoiy City in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The memorial was attended by representatives from various sectors of society, including representatives of the regional government.

Jan 30 2024

Memorial Services for Daisaku Ikeda Held in Tokyo and Across Japan

On January 30, 2024, a memorial service for Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023) was held at the Hotel New Otani in Tokyo. The ceremony was attended by some 2,600 guests from various sectors, including business, academia, culture and the media, as well as ambassadors and embassy officials from 46 countries and territories.

Jan 20 2024

Memorial Service for Daisaku Ikeda Held in Florence, Italy

On January 20, 2024, a memorial service for Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023) was held in Florence, Italy, at the historic Salone dei Cinquecento (Hall of the Five Hundred) in the Palazzo Vecchio. The event was cohosted by the City of Florence and Soka Gakkai Italy.

Jan 2 2024

The International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation in Malaysia Holds Memorial Lecture for Daisaku Ikeda

On January 2, 2024, the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC) of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Soka Gakkai Malaysia co-organized a memorial lecture to pay tribute to the life of Daisaku Ikeda. The event was held at ISTAC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Dec 22 2023

Condolence Message from Pope Francis Commends Daisaku Ikeda’s Peace Efforts

Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church conveyed his condolences through the Italian Buddhist Institute Soka Gakkai upon learning of the passing of Daisaku Ikeda, the Honorary President of Soka Gakkai and President of the Soka Gakkai International.

Dec 13 2023

Ibero-American University in Paraguay Confers Posthumous Honorary Doctorate on Daisaku Ikeda

On December 13, 2023, Ibero-American University in Paraguay conferred an honorary doctorate posthumously upon Daisaku Ikeda, the founder of Soka University, in recognition of his enduring contributions to education and the promotion of the culture of peace.