Guide to Themes from Recent Years

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2010 Focus
The Democratic Spirit

During 2010, the Center explored the topic "The Democratic Spirit.” We were inspired by Daisaku Ikeda's insight that democracy is a way of life whose purpose is to enable people to achieve spiritual autonomy, live in mutual respect, and enjoy happiness."

• Read articles and essays from the 2010 focus.
• Read about 2010 events.

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2009 Focus
Humanizing Our Lives, Humanizing Our World

During 2009, the Center explored the topic "Humanizing Our Lives, Humanizing Our World.” We chose this focus as a way of exploring the reality that the health and humanity of each person is intertwined with the health and happiness of the world as a whole.

• Read articles and essays from the 2009 focus.
• Read about 2009 events.

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2008 Focus
Understanding Death, Appreciating Life

During 2008, the Center explored the topic "Understanding Death, Appreciating Life.” We chose this focus based on founder Daisaku Ikeda’s assertion that a major challenge facing humanity today is “establishing a culture — based on an understanding of life and death and of life's essential eternity — that does not disown death, but directly confronts and correctly positions death within a larger living context.”

• Read articles and essays from the 2008 focus.
• Read about 2008 events.

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