A Record of My Life

In A Record of My Life, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda invites readers on a
journey across nations and decades of dedication to peace, culture, and
education. Through these insightful personal essays, President 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 – President 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.