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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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... -
November 3rd, 2025Recognizing That We Are GracedNichiko NiwanoMany people think in the following manner: “If I have faith, the gods and the buddhas will protect me.” When they f...
