Condolences from Thinking People from Around the World for Ikeda Sensei

Translated  from Seikyo Shimbun Article on November 29, 2023

Condolences are pouring in successively from thinking people around the world who resonate with Ikeda Sensei’s action, idea and philosophy. Following on from 28 November’s issue, Seikyo Shimbun will be sharing a portion of these condolences (not published in order).

Palauan President Remengesau presenting Presidential Honorary Award of Highest Recognition to the Ikedas on(Tokyo, June 14, 2002.

The monumental achievement for peace that SGI President Ikeda pursued throughout his life will continue to illuminate the world far into the future. I fondly recall the first time I met President Ikeda in June 2002. I am determined to inherit his aspiration and spread the movement of peace through education and culture, with all my friends. In addition, I take pride in the encouragement I received from President who addressed me as ‘the champion of the environment’ and I will dedicate my life vigorously advancing the global environmental protection.

~ Tommy Remengesau, former president of the Republic of Palau

Professor Aksiniia Djurova meeting Ikeda Sensei at old Seikyo Shimbun Buildiing in April 1990

Ikeda Sensei dedicated himself to the struggle for peace and was the ‘advocate for conscience’ for all generations. The greatness of a person lies in their perpetual connection to society. Therefore, his thoughts, writings, and spirituality will illuminate the path for posterity. The memory of Sensei will live on within us, making us recollect our respective responsibilities and imparting the strength for us to strive for humanity and justice on this planet.” (Co-signed by Associate Professor Vasya Velinova, Director of the Academician I. Duichev Centre for Slavonic and Byzantine Studies at Sofia University )

~ Professor Aksiniia Djurova at Sofia University, an art historian from Bulgaria

Mirian Vilela (Centre), Director of the Earth Charter International Secretariat and the Center for Education for Sustainable Development at UPEACE with President Harada at signing ceremony between Earth Charter International and Soka Amazon Institute partnership agreement.

Dr. Ikeda is a firm believer of interfaith dialogue, collaboration across sectors and generations, and his ideal and proactive action in supporting and empowering young people serve as an example and encouragement for all people. He has left behind wonderful accomplishments and his tireless efforts and contributions towards building a sustainable, and peaceful world.  Above all, Dr. [Ikeda] contributed to the drafting process of the Earth Charter and was a strong advocate for the central idea we can find the Earth Charter Preamble that states, “We must realize that when basic needs have been met, human development is primarily about being more, not having more.” We are deeply grateful to him for consistently supporting ECI’s efforts for over 25 years..'”

~ Mirian Vilela Executive Director of the Earth Charter International Secretariat and the Center for Education for Sustainable Development at UPEACE

Marco Impagliazzo, President of the Community of Sant’Egidio (second from left) at the Forum on “A World Free of Nuclear Weapons is Possible” on 11 September 2023 in Berlin co-organized by Soka Gakkai International.

“Mr. Ikeda’s courage in envisioning peace, his proactive efforts toward its realization, and his words advocating for the respect of the dignity of life deeply resonate in my heart. His philosophy focuses on the inner transformation necessary for societal change, emphasizing the inherent dignity intrinsic within all individuals, inspiring countless people. The guidelines he has left behind will serve as guiding light for us.”

~ Marco Impagliazzo, President of the Community of Sant’Egidio

Mahathir Bin Mohamad, Former Prime Minister of Malaysia; Mukhsinkhuja Abdurakhmonov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Japan; Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania Baraka Haran Luvanda; Mr. Atadurdy Bayramov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan; Mr. Raúl Florentín Antola, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Paraguay to Japan; Ambassador of Rwanda to Japan Rwamucyo Ernest.

In addition, Nagelendran Kangayakaras, Secretary-General of the Youth and Sports Ministry of Malaysia; Baramygin Nikolai, former First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sakha Republic; Douglas Roche, former Canadian Senator, and Ekaterina Tolstaya, Director of the Leo Tolstoy Estate Museum ‘Yasnaya Polyana’ in Russia.

 Additionally, condolences were also sent from Vice-Chancellor James Tooley, Richard Langhorne Richard Langhorne, Honorary Professor Martin Ricketts, Honorary Fellow Professor Gerry Loftus, Dean of the Faculty of Law Jay Sandaram, Professor Julian Richards from the University of Buckingham, England; Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI); Former Rector Gumilar Rusliwa Somantri; Banbang Wibawarta, Former Vice-Rector Prof. Bambang Wibawarta, Former Corporate Secretary Professor I Ketut Surajaya of the University of Indonesia; Former Vice President Kim Jong-Seo of Seoul National University; President Park Jae-kyu of Kyungnam University; President Kim Heon-young of Kangwon National University; Ex-President Jang Byeong Jip ofKorea National University of Transportation; President Kim Yong-ha of Konyang University; Park Jeong–Woon, President of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; President Inwon Choue of Kyung Hee University; Professor Young-Ae Ha, Head of Choue-Ikeda Research Center at Kyung Hee University (KHU); Emerlinda Roman, Former President of the University of the Philippines; Professor Olivia Domingo and Cashmere Fuares, President of Capitol University; Rowena Hibana, Professor at the Philippine Normal University; Syed Jarlardin, Former Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia; Mo Shun-Chung, Vice-Chancellor (President) of New Era University; Syed Jalaluddin, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia; Professor Mok Soon Chong Vice-Chancellor of New Era University College, Wen Ping-Qiang, Chief Academic Officer and Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM); President/Vice-Chancellor of Open University Malaysia (OUM) Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali; Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International Affairs) Datuk Dr Kassim Noor Mohamed of Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; President & Vice Chancellor of Universiti Selangor Dato’ Dr Mohammad Redzuan Othman, Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Malaya Ghauth Jasmon; Vice President Chan Wai Leng of Singapore Management University (SMU); Irina Popova, Director of the Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of Russia Academy of Sciences; Abdusalam Guseynov, Acting Director of the Institute of Philosophy of the Russia Academy of Science; Dr. Eduardo Torres Cuevas, Director of the Bureau of the Martiano (José Martí) programme; Hector Pardo-Hernandez, Deputy Director-General of International Institute for Peace Education (IIPE); Professor Nobuhiko Kojima from Toyo university.

Source: https://www.seikyoonline.com/article/E8EEC8398D7E6B725A9B0461F4CCC6DB

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