About the Book

A deeply insightful book based on a long-running discursive correspondence between Dr Bharati Mukherjee, former vice chancellor of Rabindra Bharati University, and Daisaku Ikeda, that draws parallels between the philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore, one of India’s foremost poets and thinkers, and Buddhist humanism. Their dialogue delves into, and sheds light on, a broad array of subjects such as the imprint of Tagore’s personal life on his intellectual and creative endeavours; the ongoing influence and relevance of the great poet, whose call for the fundamental sanctity of all life and love for humankind transcends the ages; the capacity of education to guide human beings towards a global society of coexistence; the spirit of dialogue; as well as the empowerment of women in the 21st century.