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Culture is an elevated expression of the inner voice which the different peoples of the Earth have heard in the depths of their being, a voice which conveys the vibrant compassion and wisdom of the cosmic life. For different cultures to engage in interaction is to catalyze each other's souls and foster mutual understanding.

Daisaku Ikeda

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Daisaku Ikeda
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: January 2
Philosopher
Poet
President
Writer
City of Tokyo
Dazuo Chitian
Ta-tso Chʻih-tʻien
Culture
Inner
Peoples
Earth
Compassion
Interaction
Catalyze
Soul
Expression
Karma
Conveys
Different
Wisdom
Engage
Elevated
Life
Heard
Cosmic
Vibrant
Understanding
Mutual
Foster
Peace
Souls
Depths
Voice
Depth
Cultures

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