In A Record of My Life, Daisaku Ikeda invites readers on a journey across nations and decades of dedication to peace, culture, and education. Through these insightful 15 personal essays, Ikeda reflects on moments that shaped his life as a global citizen — from speaking at the Institut de France, where intellect met humanity, to the serene opening of the Victor Hugo House of Literature, he contemplates the French Revolution’s impact on modern thought and recounts his first visit to South Korea, the “Land of the Morning Calm”. Along the way, his encounters with thinkers, artists, and leaders reveal the shared hopes and struggles that bind humanity together.
Spanning continents and cultures — from Asia to Europe, the Americas to the Pacific — Ikeda’s reflections illuminate the universal quest for dignity and understanding. More than memoir, this work is a testament to one man’s lifelong mission to inspire peace and awaken the limitless potential within every person.
Some of the Chapters:
- The People of Okinawa
- Speaking at the Institut de France
- My First Visit to South Korea
- Meeting with Nelson Mandela — Champion of Justice
- The Opening of the Victor Hugo House of Literature
- India — Home of the Mahatma, the Great Soul