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
- 2025.03.25 IBC International Hanamatsuri （The Flower Festival for the Buddha’s Birthday）will be held on April 6th
- 2025.03.24 Three Seals of Dharam at the next Basic Buddhism for International Members and Friends on April 13th from 10am
- 2025.03.23 Next Ikebana class ” The fourth paramita is called Dilligence” will be held on April 19th
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
We will be celebrating the Buddha's birthday (Hanamatsuri) on Sunday, April 6th at the Rissho Kosei-kai's Birthplace, Suginami, Tokyo.
The door will open at 9:30am, and you can offer flowers and pour sweet tea on the baby Buddha.
Then the ceremony starts from 10:30am followed by social time/refreshments.
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.
