Aug 26 2023

New Era University College in Malaysia Confers Honorary Doctorate

On August 26, 2023, New Era University College in Malaysia conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters upon Daisaku Ikeda. Some 550 people attended the conferral ceremony, held in the university’s auditorium.

Aug 24 2023

Daisaku Ikeda Sends Message to Opening of Soka International School Malaysia

On August 24, 2023, Soka International School Malaysia held its inaugural entrance ceremony, welcoming 112 students from nine countries and territories. As founder, Daisaku Ikeda sent a congratulatory message.

Jul 28 2023

University for Development and Innovation in Bolivia Confers Honorary Doctorate

On July 28, 2023, the University for Development and Innovation in Bolivia conferred an honorary doctorate upon Soka University founder Daisaku Ikeda in recognition of his contributions to peace, culture and education.

Jul 19 2023

Honorary Lifetime Professorship from Hebei International Studies University

On July 19, 2023, Hebei International Studies University in Shijiazhuang, China, conferred a honorary lifetime professorship on Daisaku Ikeda in recognition of his longstanding contribution to Sino-Japanese friendship and his efforts in promoting peace, culture and education.

Jun 10 2023

National University of Salta in Argentina Confers Honorary Doctorate

On June 10, 2023, the National University of Salta in Salta Province, Argentina, conferred an honorary doctorate on Daisaku Ikeda in recognition of his contributions to education and peace and in recognition of his humanistic philosophy.

Jun 9 2023

National University of Misiones Confers Honorary Doctorate upon Daisaku Ikeda

On June 9, 2023, the National University of Misiones in Posadas, Argentina, conferred an honorary doctorate upon Daisaku Ikeda in recognition of his contributions to promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation.

May 26 2023

Daisaku Ikeda Sends Message to Soka University of America’s 19th Graduation Ceremony

On May 26, 2023, Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California, USA, held its 19th graduation ceremony. Kenyan environmentalist and activist Wanjira Mathai delivered the keynote address and founder Daisaku Ikeda sent a congratulatory message to the graduates.

May 20 2023

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Confers Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy upon Daisaku Ikeda

On May 20, 2023, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in Seoul one of South Korea’s the top private universities, conferred an honorary doctorate of philosophy upon Daisaku Ikeda in recognition of his commitment to the ideals of peace founded on human dignity, the cultivation of the ethics of global citizenship and the promotion of friendship between Japan and South Korea.

May 6 2023

SGI President Sends a Congratulatory Message to His Royal Highness King Charles III on His Coronation

The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom, took place on May 6, 2023, at London’s Westminster Abbey. SGI President Daisaku Ikeda sent a congratulatory message.

Apr 27 2023

SGI President Urges G7 Leaders to Move toward “No First Use” of Nuclear Weapons at Hiroshima Summit

On April 27, 2023, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda issued a statement calling on the leaders of the G7 countries meeting in Hiroshima from May 19–21 to take bold steps toward resolving the conflict in Ukraine and guarantee the security of all humanity by taking the lead in discussions on pledges of No First Use of nuclear weapons.