Jul 15 2026

Korean Edition of “The Gift from the Shooting Star” Published

The Korean-language edition of Daisaku Ikeda’s original children’s story, Nagareboshi no okurimono (tentative English title: The Gift from the Shooting Star), has been published in South Korea by Dong-A Ilbo Co.

Jun 13 2026

Revisiting Global Citizenship on the 30th Anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s Lecture at Teachers College, Columbia University

On June 13, 2026, a commemorative event marking the 30th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s lecture “Thoughts on Education for Global Citizenship” was held in Milbank Chapel at Teachers College, Columbia University—the same venue where he delivered the lecture on June 13, 1996.

May 22 2026

Academic Conference in Kyrgyz Republic Explores Philosophical Ideas of Chingiz Aitmatov and Daisaku Ikeda

From May 20 to 22, 2026, an international academic conference titled “The Philosophy of Peace and Humanism of Daisaku Ikeda and Chingiz Aitmatov: Spiritual Foundations of Sustainable Development in the 21st Century” was held at three venues across the Kyrgyz Republic. The conference explored the philosophical ideas of renowned Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov (1928–2008) and Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023) in relation to contemporary global challenges.

May 16 2026

Kyung Hee University Hosts Peace Forum Marking 10th Anniversary of Choue-Ikeda Research Center

The “Choue Young Seek and Daisaku Ikeda Peace Forum 2026” was held on May 16, 2026, at Kyung Hee University (KHU) in Seoul, South Korea, to mark the 10th anniversary of the university’s Choue-Ikeda Research Center.

Feb 25 2026

EASA Publication Honoring Dr. Felix Unger Includes Excerpts from Dialogue with Daisaku Ikeda

On February 25, 2026, the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA) published: Das Herz Europas: Wissenschaft, Humanität und Verantwortung (tentative translation. The Heart of Europe: Science, Humanity and Responsibility), a book commemorating the 80th birthday of the academy’s honorary president and co-founder, Dr. Felix Unger. It includes “Religion and Tolerance,” the first chapter of The Humanist Principle: On Compassion and Tolerance, the dialogue between Dr. Unger and SGI President Daisaku Ikeda.

Jan 11 2026

Daisaku Ikeda Memorial Lecture in Malaysia Highlights Concept 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 with the support of United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei and the Brickfields Asia College Education Group.

Nov 15 2025

Memorial Service Marking Second Anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s Passing

On November 15, 2025, a memorial prayer service marking the second anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's passing was held at the Hall of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu in Tokyo, Japan. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada led the service, attended by representatives of each division and region in Japan and leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting Japan for a training course.

Oct 16 2025

From the World of African Literature Published in Kenya

On October 16, 2025, a launch event for From the World of African Literature, a book containing the dialogue between Henry Indangasi, Professor Emeritus at the University of Nairobi (UoN), and SGI President Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023), was held in Nairobi, Kenya.

Oct 9 2025

Arabic Edition of The Light of Learning Released in Saudi Arabia

The Arabic edition of The Light of Learning: Selected Writings on Education, a compilation of Daisaku Ikeda’s proposals and insights on education, has been published by Arab Scientific Publishers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This marks the first publication of the author’s work in the country.

Sep 23 2025

New German Edition of Toynbee-Ikeda Dialogue Published

A new German edition of Choose Life: A Dialogue (German title: Wähle das Leben! Ein Dialog), the dialogue between renowned British historian Dr. Arnold J. Toynbee and SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, has been released by Verlag Herder, a leading publishing house in Germany.