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Gebert, Andrew – Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 2012
Although not functionally multilingual or a translator himself, Daisaku Ikeda has been deeply involved in translation processes, both as a reader and as someone who has produced texts for translation into various languages. This article examines two sources of influence shaping Ikeda's attitude toward translation culture: the flourishing culture…
Descriptors: Translation, Foreign Countries, Second Languages, Cultural Influences
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Obelleiro, Gonzalo – Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 2012
In recent years, scholars have turned to cosmopolitanism as a framework for thinking through issues of language and citizenship. In this article, I present Daisaku Ikeda's philosophy of cosmopolitan education and compare it with others' in the extant literature. I examine, from a philosophical perspective, its roots in the Mahayana tradition of…
Descriptors: Altruism, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Philosophy
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Arauz, Luis – Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 2012
Daisaku Ikeda (1928- ) is a Buddhist leader, peace builder, school founder, and poet. His own biography and lifework provide a model for how one can transform adversity into alternative opportunities for some of the most disenfranchised students. Scrutinizing Ikeda's official website (www.daisakuikeda.org) reveals an extensive collection of his…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Educational Philosophy, Student Centered Curriculum, Transformative Learning