Daisakui Ikeda (Book order)

Daisakui Ikeda Book order

Daisaku Ikeda is a Buddhist philosopher and peacebuilder, delving into profound ideas about human potential and international understanding. His extensive body of work explores the ethics of peace and social engagement, emphasizing the power of dialogue as a means to foster a better future. Through his philosophical writings and the establishment of educational and cultural institutions, he champions the development of each individual's unique creative capacities and cultivates global consciousness. Ikeda is a prolific writer whose publications span a wide range of topics, from Buddhist philosophy to personal essays and poetry.

The Wisdom of Tolerance

192 pages
7 hours of reading

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What do Buddhism and Islam have in common? And what positive characteristics might Buddhist Japan and Muslim Indonesia be able to offer one another? In this thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion, distinguished representatives from each country demonstrate that meaningful dialogue between religions and cultures begins with a one-to-one conversation between individuals. Addressing the similarities of their nations as island peoples, with a shared history of trade and cultural exchange, Abdurrahman Wahid and Daisaku Ikeda agree that the aim of dialogue, like that of Buddhism and Islam alike, is fundamentally the goal of peace. Both thinkers draw on their respective traditions, and especially the lives of the Buddha and the Prophet Muhammad, to show that harmony springs from an attitude of tolerance and non-violence, which is where true courage resides. Whether masterfully expounding the teachings of Nichiren, or indicating that a true understanding of jihad is not about religious war but about communicating the truth of Allah, the discussants mutually transform our understandings of value, pluralism and amity.