Contents -- Preface by Austregésilo de Athayde -- Preface by Daisaku Ikeda -- 1. Towards the Century of the Renaissance of Human Rights -- Armed with Words -- Recollections of Youth -- Holy Orders to Journalism -- Recollections of Parents and Wife -- The Brazilian Academy of Letters -- 2. Continuing the Fervent Spirt of Humanism -- Champions of Human Rights -- Five Concrete Proposals -- Mandela University -- The Practice of Satyagraha -- Trascending Obsession with Differences -- 3. Carrying the Banner of Humanism -- Mentors and Disciples Find Each Other -- Gandhi's Heritage from Shakyamuni -- The Enlightenment -- Loving and Trusting -- 4. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: An Eternal Guiding Light for All Pe4. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: An Eternal Guiding Light for All Peoples -- Not to Report the Tragedy of the Second World War -- Friendships with Mrs. Roosevelt and Dr. Cassin -- Committee Three -- Proposing and Revising -- The Buddhist Viewpoint -- 5. Towards a Spiritually United World -- Tracing Human Rights Thought -- Philosophical Foundation -- Two Currents -- Confronting Ignorance -- Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophers -- Power from Within -- Equality Arising from the Universal Law -- 6. Expanding the Network of Humanism Around the Globe -- Dialogue with Patience -- Passionate Self-sacrifice -- Integrated Rights -- Respect for the Dignity of All Life Forms -- Global Influence -- The Universality of the Declaration -- Human Rights in the Light if the Three Realms of Existence and the Theory of Eshō-funi -- 7. Treasuring the Dignity of each Individual -- Freedom of the Spirit -- Freedom of the Thought in Peril -- Separation of State and Religion -- Corrupt Buddhist Priesthood -- 8. Path to the New Century of Human Rights -- Education: The First Prerequisite of Progress -- New Perspectives and Ideals.

The Pursuit of Happiness -- Brazilian Education -- 9. Towards the New Millennium -- Proof of the Possibility of Peace -- The Right to Live in Peace -- Symbiosis of Humanity and Nature -- Human Development -- A Model Bodhisattva -- The Advent of a New Humanism -- 10. Paternal Images -- Immortal Achievements of a Champion of Human Rights -- The Meaning of Life -- At Life's Major Stages -- Hardships in Youth -- Treasured People, Treasured Beloved Books -- Unforgettable Encounters -- A Wholesome, Active Way of Life -- Fervour Bordering on Obstinacy -- Like Long-lost Comrades -- Supporting the United Nations -- Fighting Against Unjust Authority and Power -- Hope and Courage for the People -- Free Expression -- The Most Beautiful Woman in Rio de Janeiro -- Strenght from Trees and Stars -- No Linguistic or Racial Barriers -- Peace and Human Rights are Inseparable -- Glossary -- Notes -- Index.