In this first episode, Dialogue Studio host Lillian I kicks off the series with an introduction to the Ikeda Center: its work, mission, and founder Daisaku Ikeda. Lillian then explores Mr. Ikeda’s dialogue philosophy, unpacking what it means for us as a Center and why Mr. Ikeda believes that dialogue is the surest path to peace.
Cheat Sheet:
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Ikeda Center background and founder Daisaku Ikeda
04:10 - The Buddhist emphasis on Dialogue
05:59 - What does dialogue mean for Daisaku Ikeda?
06:42 - Shakyamuni Buddha and the “invisible arrow”
10:40 - Episode summary
11:40 - Episode conclusion: how to contact the Ikeda Center and details on future episodes
Music attribution:
“Peace Settings”, “Kitten”, “Golden Hour”, Peas Corps”.
Podington Bear
Soundofpicture.com
Dialogue is the foundation for all of the Center’s activities, but more than that, in the view of our founder, Daisaku Ikeda, it is also the mode of engagement with others and the world that holds the greatest potential for enabling us to realize a more peaceful, flourishing world. This is because dialogue, as Mr. Ikeda conceives of it and we pursue it, is a forward looking and unifying pursuit.
