May 10 2025

German Edition of Dialogue with Dr. Jutta Unkart-Seifert of Austria Published

Licht des Lebens—Das Lied der Mutter (working English title: “The Light of Life: Songs of Mothers”), a dialogue between Dr. Jutta Unkart-Seifert, former undersecretary of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, the Art and Sports, and Soka Gakkai International (SGI) President Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023), was published on May 9, 2025, by Ibera Publishers in Austria.

Apr 8 2025

Korean Edition of “Star Park,” Daisaku Ikeda’s Children’s Story, Republished

The Korean-language edition of Hoshi no yūenchi (Star Park), a fairy tale by Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023) that encourages children to cultivate a courageous heart, has recently been released by the publishing arm of Dong-A Ilbo Co., a major South Korean media company best known for its daily newspaper.

Apr 2 2025

Turkish Edition of The Inner Philosopher, a Dialogue Between Lou Marinoff and Daisaku Ikeda, Released

The Turkish edition of The Inner Philosopher: Conversations on Philosophy’s Transformative Power, a dialogue between Lou Marinoff, president of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association (APPA), and SGI President Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023), has been released by Pegasus Publishing House in Istanbul.

Jan 26 2025

2nd Daisaku Ikeda Memorial Lecture Held at International Islamic University Malaysia

On January 26, 2025, the second Daisaku Ikeda Memorial Lecture, cohosted by Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) and the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC) at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), was held on the IIUM campus in Kuala Lumpur.

Jan 20 2025

Norwegian Edition of Hope is a Decision Released

The Norwegian edition of Hope Is a Decision by Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023) has been published by Solum Bokvennen, a Norwegian publisher. This collection contains 23 essays translated from the English edition of the same title.

Jan 15 2025

SGI Calls for No First Use of Nuclear Weapons and the Establishment of a Nuclear War Prevention Center Ahead of Its 50th Anniversary

In advance of its 50th anniversary, the SGI has released a statement titled “Preventing the Use of Nuclear Weapons as a Step toward a Peaceful World,” highlighting two urgent proposals: the establishment of pledges of No First Use of nuclear weapons and the creation of a nuclear war prevention center.

Jan 7 2025

Daisaku Ikeda’s Photography Featured in the December 2024 Online Earth Charter Magazine

The December 2024 issue of the online Earth Charter Magazine published by Earth Charter International features over 20 nature photographs taken by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda. In the Introduction, Mr. Ikeda is presented as a longstanding supporter of the Earth Charter movement.

Dec 20 2024

American Philosophical Practitioners Association Dedicates Its November 2024 issue of Philosophical Practice to Daisaku Ikeda

The November 2024 issue of Philosophical Practice, the academic journal published by the American Philosophical Practitioners Association (APPA), was released as a special edition honoring the life and achievements of Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023).

Dec 18 2024

“The Life and Achievements of Daisaku Ikeda” Exhibition at Soka Bunka Center

The exhibition, “The Life and Achievements of Daisaku Ikeda—95 Years of Unyielding Resolve,” currently on display at the Soka Culture Center in Shinjuku, Tokyo, first premiered at the memorial gathering for SGI President Ikeda held in January 2024 this year at the Hotel New Otani in Tokyo.

Nov 16 2024

A Collection of Tributes to the Memory of Daisaku Ikeda by Chinese Scholars and Leaders

To commemorate the first anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s passing on November 15, 2023, a collection of tributes by Chinese scholars and leaders titled Eternal Legacy: Remembering Daisaku Ikeda—Building an Everlasting Bridge of Friendship has been published.