The Dialogue Studio

In this episode of the Dialogue Studio, host Lillian I welcomes back her colleagues Anri Tanabe and Preandra Noel to discuss some of their necessary ingredients for genuine dialogue. In the conversation, they also examine some key foundations of successful dialogue emphasized by Mr. Ikeda. In addition, they explore the connection between dialogue and peace, especially considering our current ...

In this episode of the Dialogue Studio, host Lillian I talks with two Ikeda Center Youth Committee members, Cameron Morose and Dr. Saloni Dev, about the role that dialogue has played in their inner growth, how to engage in dialogue that brings forth each person’s “inherent goodness,” and their thoughts on the positive impact dialogue can have on our society right now. Saloni is Assistant Prof...

In this episode of the Dialogue Studio, host Lillian I talks with Dr. Sarah Wider, Dr. Giulia Pellizzato, and Valentina Frasisti about how they have been fostering creativity during the pandemic. They also reflect on their experiences engaging in dialogue with both others and the natural world as well as on the power of making connections. Dr. Wider is Professor of English and Women’s Studie...

This month, we are joined by Andrea (Andy) Rehani, who is an Assyrian-Iraqi-American writer of poetry and prose. Her writing has been published in Grist: A Journal of the Literary Arts, MAKE: A Literary Magazine, and elsewhere. For the last five years, Andy has taught English and ESL to multilingual students in higher education in virtual and non-virtual spaces. Currently, she is working...

In this episode, host Lillian I welcomes back Center staff Anri Tanabe and Preandra Noel to share reflections on Daisaku Ikeda’s 2022 Peace Proposal, “Transforming Human History: The Light of Peace and Dignity.” Some of the themes from the proposal they explore include: the importance of fostering empathy, healing and community, the preciousness of all life, and creating a world where every indivi...

Happy 2022! In this first episode of the new year, host Lillian I speaks with two members of the Center’s youth steering committee, Anna Lane and Jason Henriksen. They share their perspectives on how dialogue can help us navigate the many challenges we are currently facing. Tune in to hear their favorite quotes on dialogue, tips for engaging with others during the pandemic, and their personal expe...

In this special, end-of-the-year episode, host Lillian I looks back on the first season of the Dialogue Studio with her colleagues Anri Tanabe and Preandra Noel. They discuss highlights from producing the podcast series together, including what stood out to them from the interviews, their own experiences with dialogue in 2021, and what they are looking forward to in 2022! Listen to the e...

Ana and Isaiah at the Ikeda Center In this episode of the Dialogue Studio, host Lillian I speaks with Ikeda Center youth committee members Ana Pediet and Isaiah Moon about their experiences attending the Center’s Dialogue Nights event series, which launched in 2017. As regulars of Dialogue Nights, Ana and Isaiah share memories of their first event, highlights over the years, and how their und...

Welcome back to another year of the Dialogue Studio! On September 24, 1993, Buddhist philosopher, peacebuilder, and educator Daisaku Ikeda gave a lecture at Harvard University titled “Mahayana Buddhism and Twenty-first Century Civilization.” On the same day, he established our Center as a tangible commitment to the spirit behind his talk. In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we will be unpackin...

In this special episode of the Dialogue Studio, host Lillian I speaks with recently appointed Executive Director Kevin Maher about the Center’s work and mission, memorable moments from his 19 years at the Center, how dialogue has played a role in his life, and much more. Listen to the end to hear one of Kevin’s favorite quotes from Center founder Daisaku Ikeda! Cheat Sheet: 04:45 - Kevin...

Julie (right) with her dialogue partner Leandro Molina In this episode, host Lillian I continues her conversations with individuals who participated in a 6-month long dialogue project the Ikeda Center organized in 2019. This time, Lillian speaks with not one but two of the participants: Julie Olesky, who is currently pursuing her masters in peace studies in Finland, and her dialogue partner, Dr. C...

Burcu (left) with her dialogue partner Keegan Stricker In this episode, host Lillian I continues her dialogues with youth who participated in a 6-month long dialogue project the Ikeda Center organized in 2019. This time, she speaks with Ikeda Center Youth Committee member Burcu Gulec, who is a singer, composer, and improviser. In their conversation, Burcu reflects on how she felt before entering t...

Nandini (right) with her dialogue partner Prachi Jain In this episode of the Dialogue Studio, host Lillian I speaks with Ikeda Center Youth Committee member Nandini Choudhury about her experience participating in a 6-month long dialogue project the Ikeda Center organized in 2019. In their recent conversation, Nandini reflects on what she learned about dialogue through participating in the project,...

In this first episode, Dialogue Studio host Lillian I kicks off the series with an introduction to the Ikeda Center: its work, mission, and founder Daisaku Ikeda. Lillian then explores Mr. Ikeda’s dialogue philosophy, unpacking what it means for us as a Center and why Mr. Ikeda believes that dialogue is the surest path to peace. Cheat Sheet: 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Ikeda Center back...