David Hansen spoke in 2007 on the purposes of education
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American Renaissance
Community
Dialogue
Environmental & Global Ethics
Humanistic Education & Philosophy
Peace
Restorative Justice
Social & Economic Justice
Understanding Death, Appreciating Life
Women's Leadership
The legacy of Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman is central to the American character. These resources explore that legacy, with special attention to intercultural resonances.
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This section examines the challenge of community: strengthening local relationships and identity while pursuing the creation of global values.
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In the vision of Daisaku Ikeda and the Center, dialogue is the primary tool for bridging our differences and pooling our wisdom for a healthier, more harmonious world.
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The core values of sustainability and interdependence are distilled most clearly through inquiries into the right relationship of humans with one another and with the natural world.
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With John Dewey and soka education providing a foundation, the Center seeks to define the essential puposes of education in the twenty-first century.
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In 2004, the Center instituted the annual Ikeda Forum for Intercultural Dialogue, honoring founder Daisaku Ikeda's commitment to dialogue as the surest path to peace. These reports are cross-posted according to their respective themes.
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The quest for peace is at the heart of the Center's work. These resources explore the complex questions of what peace actually is and how best to achieve it.
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In a 2003 seminar series, the Center brought together thinkers and activists to explore creative alternatives to our dominant model of retributive justice.
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Lost in the post-9/11 environment of the U.S. is the fact that questions of social and economic justice are as urgent as ever. These resources seek to add some balance.
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The Center's core inquiry for 2008: What can we learn from our experiences with death and dying? How can we learn to enjoy the cycles of birth and death?
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World peace depends on the vision, insights, and leadership of all humans. Over the years, the Center has invited a number of dynamic women to share their ideas and inspirations as we move forward.
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