About Us
Dharma World is published by Rissho Kosei-kai International, a global Buddhist movement based in Tokyo. Dharma World presents Buddhism as a practical living religion and promotes interreligious dialogue for world peace. The basic aims of Dharma World are to emphasize the dignity of human life, to consider the application of religious principles and practices in daily life, and to ponder the contribution that the world’s faiths can make in coping with the great challenges that face humanity today. We believe that all creeds can achieve unity by converging on the principle of respect for human life and universal harmony.
History
Discontinue the print edition of Dharma World magazine and launch a new Dharma World website, with the aim of effectively reaching a broader untapped audience.
Starting with the Spring 2019 issue, the magazine was published twice a year (April and October) under the names of “Spring Issue” and “Autumn Issue.”
Starting with the January–June 2017 issue (vol. 44), the magazine was published twice a year (June and December).
Starting with the October–December 2016 issue (vol. 43), the magazine was published by Rissho Kosei-kai International.
First quarterly issue (April–June 2006, vol. 33) was published (8.3 x 11.7 inches, 48 pages). Special Feature: Centennial of the Founder’s Birth. Since then, each issue has included a special feature and an opening statement by a director of Rissho Kosei-kai headquarters.
The number of pages changed to 48 in the January/February 1999 issue (vol. 26).
Color printing was discontinued in the March/April 1997 issue (vol. 24), but the number of pages remained unchanged.
In the September/October 1992 issue (vol. 19), color pages (8 pages) were added, increasing the total number of pages to 56. Featured color illustrations of “Japanese Buddhist Statues” and “Josaku Maeda Mandala Series,” among others.
Autumn. Special issue introducing Rissho Kosei-kai (in multiple languages) was published. Partially printed in color (8.3 x 11.7 inches, 72 pages).
October. Special issue on Rissho Kosei-kai’s peace activities was published. Partially printed in color (8.3 x 11.7 inches, 64 pages).
Beginning with the September/October 1986 (vol. 13) issue, format was enlarged to 8.3 x 11.7 inches. Publication became bimonthly (48 pages).
May. First issue was published by the International Publishing Section, Kosei Publishing Company. Monthly (5.8 x 8.3 inches, 48 pages).
