A Lifelong Quest For Peace
Along the fast-paced course of this dialogue emerges a broad yet sensitive glimpse of two men—one a specialist in chemistry/ a scientist, the other a Buddhist—both strongly committed to peace and disarmament as fundamental human rights. Dr. Linus Pauling, recipient of two unshared Nobel Prizes (1954 for chemistry and 1962 for peace), recounts episodes in his life that led him to outspoken advocacy for the peaceful use of science. Daisaku Ikeda, Buddhist leader and recipient of the 1983 UN Peace Medal and 1989 UNHCR Humanitarian Award, shares the foundation of his activities as a citizen diplomat.
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