Rissho Kosei-kai’s Teachings
- President’s Messages
- Opening the Mind’s Eye
- Germinating the Seeds of Awakening
- Dharma Journey Talks
- Dharma Center Activities
- Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhism
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February 27th, 2026People Who Bring Joy to Those Around ThemNikkyo NiwanoThis year (1992), the sumo wrestler Takanohana won the championship in the January Grand Sumo Tournament. He set a ... -
February 20th, 2026Of Those Who Hear the Dharma, None Will Fail to Become a BuddhaNikkyo NiwanoIf you are surrounded by companions who have faith and trust in the Lotus Sutra, you’ll never be at a loss fo... -
February 13th, 2026Because I Am Watching over YouNikkyo NiwanoThe Lotus Sutra passage from the “A Parable” chapter that I mentioned earlier continues as follows: “But now it [th... -
February 11th, 2026Revealing the Knowledge and Insight of the BuddhasNikkyo NiwanoThe purpose for which the buddhas appear in the world is said to be the One Great Cause. To be specific, this is to... -
January 30th, 2026Everyone Can Become a Buddha Without ExceptionNikkyo NiwanoIn the “Parable of the Conjured City” chapter of the Lotus Sutra it says, “The Buddha Way is long and far,” but loo... -
January 17th, 2026Becoming “an Awakened One”Nikkyo NiwanoNow, the word “buddha” has another meaning; it literally means “an awakened one.” Anyone who realizes the fundament... -
January 11th, 2026The Way for Everyone to Become a BuddhaNikkyo NiwanoIt was in 1935, when I was twenty-eight, that I heard a lecture on the Lotus Sutra by Arai Sukenobu. Right away, I ... -
January 3rd, 2026The Buddha Is Always Right Beside UsNikkyo NiwanoAt Oike Elementary School, where I attended, there were wise sayings and well-known adages hanging on all the class... -
November 6th, 2025The Path to Happiness for AllNikkyo Niwano“Living by aspiring” means to live your life cherishing ideals. I believe the universal ideal that humanity shares ...
