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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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;... -
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... -
March 30th, 2026Dissatisfaction Is a Form of Taking LifeNichiko Niwano“Do not kill” clearly is a precept that forbids the taking of life, but Mahayana Buddhism strongly implies that thi... -
March 15th, 2026The Four Basic AfflictionsNichiko NiwanoOne of the Four Seals of the Dharma, the keystone of Buddhism, is issai kaiku, “All phenomena are characterized by ... -
January 23rd, 2026Finding Things We Are Thankful ForNichiko NiwanoThe artist Katsuhiko Satō has written the following poem: “Wondrous, wondrous! To be alive here and breathe and mov... -
January 10th, 2026Live Life to the FullestNichiko NiwanoThe reason we have been given life on Earth is that our planet is just the right distance from the Sun to support l... -
November 4th, 2025Ready to Be GratefulNichiko NiwanoOne person, when shown a cup that is filled halfway with water, sees the cup as being half-empty. Someone else sees...
