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
- 2025.02.09 The next “Buddha’s Bookshelf” book club reading ” the stories of the Lotus Sutra” will be held on Feb 22nd online.
- 2025.02.08 Join us for the Sangha Gathering for mindfulness and connection from 3pm on March 2nd
- 2025.02.07 “Ikebana: 3rd Paramita: Patience” will be held on March 15th.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
On August 4th, Dr. Dominick Scarangello, International Advisor of Rissho Kosei-kai, gave a Dharma Talk: "Basic Buddhism and 'Obon' ～1024 Reasons to Thank Your Ancestors", at IBC Bon Gathering at FMC. 60 people attended.
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.
