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September 12th, 2026Being Thankful Even for InconvenienceNichiko NiwanoMost people think that they would become happy if only their present circumstances or environment would change. Peo... -
September 1st, 2026Everyone, Light a LampNichiko Niwano, President of Rissho Kosei-kai“Rather Than Complaining About the Darkness” At present, many people around the world are suffering due to war and ... -
August 28th, 2026Savoring Our Karmic EncountersNichiko NiwanoIt comes naturally to express gratitude by saying “thanks to you” or “because of all the people who help me,” but I... -
August 12th, 2026This Miraculous LifeNichiko NiwanoThe early Buddhist scripture the Dhammapada discusses the blessing of human life: It is difficult to be born human;... -
August 1st, 2026Light a Fire for the Sake of Other PeopleNichiko Niwano, President of Rissho Kosei-kaiWhen We Say “For the Sake of Others,” Who Do We Mean? We often speak casually about the blessings of the karmic con... -
July 28th, 2026Can You Bow Your Head?Nichiko NiwanoWhat is the biggest change we undergo once we have a connection with the Buddha’s teachings? I think it would be th... -
July 12th, 2026We Are Caused to LiveNichiko NiwanoWe can’t make the air. And of course we can’t make the sunlight. Nor can we make water. We do, however, benefit gre... -
July 6th, 2026Buddha Nature (1) Revering Buddha NatureDominick ScarangelloThis is the first installment in a six-part series focusing on the importance of revering buddha nature in Rissho K... -
July 3rd, 2026We Are People Who Have Revered Infinite Numbers of BuddhasNikkyo NiwanoFor example, in chapter 3 of the Lotus Sutra, “A Parable,” when Shakyamuni gave an assurance of buddhahood to Shari...
