What We Do
Our mission is to build cultures of peace through learning and dialogue inspired by Buddhist humanism.
All of our work is aimed at helping to establish a shared global ethic across cultures and religions—an ethic based on respect for the absolute sanctity of life itself, a firm belief in the human potential for good and for transforming the world, and a clear recognition of the interdependence of all life.
Our programs include the development of multi-author books on topics in peace, learning, and dialogue; a fellows program to advance research on the humanistic form of learning called value-creating education; an annual Ikeda Forum for Intercultural Dialogue; “Dialogue Nights” for college students and young professionals; a seminar series for graduate students on the topic of global citizenship; and Indigo Talks, a speaker series featuring renowned intellectuals engaging with the works of Center founder Daisaku Ikeda. These programs are inspired by Mr. Ikeda’s belief that open-hearted, open-minded dialogue presents humankind with the surest path to peace.
View our new (2024) video introducing the Ikeda Center’s work & community!
My hope is that the Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue will lead the effort to create spiritual sanctuaries of life-affirming dialogue.
Daisaku Ikeda, "message on the publication of Creating Waldens"
