I have for some time urged that a nuclear abolitio... -Daisaku Ikeda

I have for some time urged that a nuclear abolition summit to mark the effective end of the nuclear era be convened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the 70th anniversary of the bombings of those cities, with the participation of national leaders and representatives of global civil society.

Daisaku Ikeda , Writer
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Daisaku Ikeda is a prominent Buddhist philosopher, writer, and peace activist. His extensive literary works and efforts to promote peace, education, and cultural exchange have earned him global recognition and numerous awards.

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Men and women who know the brutal reality of war, who know that war strips people of their very humanity, must unite in a new global partnership for p...
When one takes action for others, one's own suffering is transformed into the energy that can keep one moving forward; a light of hope illuminating a ...
A person, who no matter how desperate the situation, gives others hope, is a true leader....
There are no greater treasures than the highest human qualities such as compassion, courage and hope. Not even tragic accident or disaster can destroy...
Living here on Earth, we breathe the rhythms of a universe that extends infinitely above us. When resonant harmonies arise between this vast outer cos...
People need to be made conscious of a very simple reality: we have no choice but to share this planet, this small blue sphere floating in the vast rea...
We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces; nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history....
In the past, human society provided encouragement and opportunity for people to extend support to each other, especially in highly stressful situation...
The wisdom and experience of older people is a resource of inestimable worth. Recognizing and treasuring the contributions of older people is essentia...
No one can live entirely on their own, nor can any country or society exist in isolation....

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