- Paperback: 184 pages
- Publisher: Pluto Press (20 Aug 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0745310397
- ISBN-13: 978-0745310398
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.7 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,265,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The present dialogue betwen these two eminent thinkers is fascinating and often profound, covering a broad spectrum of intellectual moral and spiritual issues. The dialogue is itself an illustration in miniature of what Ikeda means by 'diverse cultures coexisting in a symbiotic state of mutual respect', which he hopes will become symbolic of the 21st century. Peace researchers should find this illustratiojn challenging but eminently inspiring.' --Journal of Peace Research
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'The present dialogue betwen these two eminent thinkers is fascinating and often profound, covering a broad spectrum of intellectual moral and spiritual issues. The dialogue is itself an illustration in miniature of what Ikeda means by 'diverse cultures coexisting in a symbiotic state of mutual respect', which he hopes will become symbolic of the 21st century. Peace researchers should find this illustratiojn challenging but eminently inspiring.' Journal of Peace Research
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Format:Hardcover
I have long been an admirer of Dr. Johan Galtung, founder of "Transcend," a peace and development movement based in Versonnex, France. He is also known as the "father of modern peace studies."
Put Dr. Galtung together with one of the world's most acclaimed Buddhist leaders, Dr. Ikeda, and you have a book which abounds with wisdom, from two different yet congruous points of view.
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Tina Turner Introduced Me To Daisaku Ikeda's Writings
13 Mar 2000
Format:Hardcover
Tina Turner is the reason I found this book, and all others by Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International. After hearing Tina Turner speak about her Buddhist practice in interviews, and hearing her give credit to Buddhism for her happiness and in life, I decided to look further into it myself.
Tina mentioned Daisaku Ikeda as the person who brought Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, the practice of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, to America. This is the Buddhist practice to which Tina attributes her spiritual fulfillment and strength. Thanks to Tina's explanations, I was able to locate the Soka Gakkai International and from there I discovered many profound, inspirational and educational writings by Daisaku Ikeda. This book is just one of Mr. Ikeda's many contributions to further the understanding of Buddhist principles and their application in every day life.
I highly recommend that anyone interested in the Buddhist practice of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo read the writings of Daisaku Ikeda to learn more about Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
The Role of Buddhism in Formulating Peace Solutions
9 Mar 2000
Format:Paperback
In Choose Peace, Johan Galtung, the founder of the International Peace Research Institute and currently a professor of peace studies at the University of Hawaii, and Daisaku Ikeda, a Buddhist leader, explore the interface between Buddhism and nonviolent solutions to global conflict.
The two men share bitter personal memories of World War II. During the German occupation of Norway, Dr. Galtung's father was imprisoned in a concentration camp for his resistance activities. In Mr. Ikeda's case, his older brother died in combat, adding to the terrible anguish he felt during the war.
Far from abstract, their quest inspires concrete proposals that are directly relevant to the political agendas of today, such as the death penalty, nationalism and regional unification, fundamentalism, arms reduction, and the proliferation and supervision of nuclear technology, and the role of the United Nations in peacekeeping initiatives.
Presented as a dialogue between the two men, Choose Peace identifies sources of global violence and unrest and demonstrates the role of Buddhism in formulating peaceful solutions.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Peace Studies
2 Jun 2000
Format:Paperback
Two leading figures in international peace studies explore the applications of Buddhism in nonviolent solutions to various forms of conflict. Well presented. Highly recommended for Buddhists as well as students of peace studies. Admirers of Professor Galtung will be delighted.
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