Buddhism for Today
Everyone is welcome!
A Dharma Community for practicing Buddhism in daily life.
We hold regular meetings both online and in person in Tokyo,
conducted in English.
Welcome to the International Buddhist Congregation website.
Established in 2001, the International Buddhist Congregation (IBC) of Rissho Kosei-kai aims to disseminate the teachings of the Buddha Dharma in English and various other languages, particularly to foreign residents of Japan. Our community, both online and in person, provides a welcoming space where individuals can support each other in cultivating and applying the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha in their daily lives.
Welcome to the International Buddhist Congregation website.
Established in 2001, the International Buddhist Congregation (IBC) of Rissho Kosei-kai aims to disseminate the teachings of the Buddha Dharma in English and various other languages, particularly to foreign residents of Japan. Our community, both online and in person, provides a welcoming space where individuals can support each other in cultivating and applying the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha in their daily lives.
INFORMATION
- 2025.04.24 Next “Buddha’s Bookshelf” book club reading the stories of Lotus Sutra wiil be held on April 26th
- 2025.04.24 Sunday Morning Service via Zoom, April 27th from 10am to12pm
- 2025.04.24 Join us for the Sangha Gathering mindfulness and connection from 3pm to 5pm on May 4th
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
In Buddhism, there is a flower festival (Hanamatsuri) in April to celebrate the birth of Buddha.
On Sunday, April 6, 2025,over 100 people gathered,
The Internatinal Hanamatsuri was held.
Dr. Dominick Scarangello gave a lecture,
The audience listened to the lecture.
We hold various study sessions and activities. Everyone is welcome.
MOVIE
jun 10. 2024
Dharma Message
Rev. Nichiko Niwano, president of Rissho Kosei-kai, shares how to see things clearly through the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion.
Living the Lotus
Living the Lotus is a newsletter that aims to help people around the world apply Buddhism in their daily lives, published in 18 languages.
Supported Languages:English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Thai, Sinhalese, Nepalese, Hindi, Bengalese, Mongolian, Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Macedonian
Dharma World
Dharma World is a magazine that presents Buddhism as a practical living religion and promotes interreligious dialogue.
