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We are pleased to announce the launch of the Rissho Kosei-kai Digital Archive.
This digital archive encapsulates the very essence of Rissho Kosei-kai. It is an online service that allows you to search and explore the organization's past and present through a rich collection of videos, audio recordings, and images. Featured prominently are the teachings of our founder, Nikkyo Niwano, who shared the wisdom of Buddhism (the Lotus Sutra) in a gentle, accessible, and practical manner for everyday life.
Following in Founder Niwano's footsteps, we aim to create a digital archive that helps foster generous and meaningful connections among people.
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The Journey of Nichiko Niwano
"The Journey of Nichiko Niwano" features materials related to the Second President, Nichiko Niwano. It introduces the lessons he learned during his youth in Suganuma—navigating family conflicts and struggles concerning his future—as well as his dedicated
60th Anniversary of the Great Sacred Hall
The "60th Anniversary of the Great Sacred Hall e-Story" explores Founder Niwano's vision for the Great Sacred Hall. It also introduces the background leading up to its establishment, records of the people involved in its construction, and milestone events
The World of Nikkyo Niwano
The "Nikkyo Niwano e-Story" features materials related to Founder Niwano from the Rissho Kosei-kai Digital Archive, introducing his life dedicated to the realization of world peace.
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Texts of the Founder’s Dharma Guidance (Rissho Kosei-kai Ceremonial Events)
The Founder Dharma Guidance Text (Rissho Kosei-kai Ceremonies and Events) collection presents a selection of Dharma guidance given by Founder Niwano at in-house events, namely Ullambana Ceremonies, during the 1970s and 1980s, as published in "Gudo" and "I
The Words of Shakyamuni
The "Words of Shakyamuni" collection brings together a series that ran in the "Kosei Shimbun" from the issue of September 11, 1981, to that of April 22, 1983. Each installment takes up words spoken by Shakyamuni, and Founder Nikkyo Niwano explains in plai
Kosei Library Rare Books Collection
The "Kosei Library Rare Books Collection" makes the "Catalogue of Rare Books in the Kosei Library" available on this digital archive. The catalogue records the 7,769 volumes of rare materials held by the Kosei Library.
Founder’s Dharma Sayings
The Founder's Dharma Sayings collection compiles "Founder's Dharma Sayings," a series that ran for twelve years from January 2010 in the membership magazine "Kosei." It looks back, through selected passages, on the Dharma guidance given by Founder Niwano
Texts of the Founder’s Dharma Guidance (Special Events)
The Founder Dharma Guidance Text (Special Events) collection presents a selection of Dharma guidance given by Founder Niwano at special events held by Rissho Kosei-kai during the 1970s and 1980s, including award ceremonies, dedication ceremonies, and fram
Places Connected with the Founder
"Places Connected with the Founder," a series that ran in the monthly magazine "Yakushin" from January to December 2012. Twelve stories.
Nikkyo Niwano Dharma Guidance Video Collection (The Three Major Buddhist Events and the Life of Shakyamuni Buddha)
Video Collection of Dharma Guidance by Nikkyo Niwano (The Three Major Buddhist Observances and the Life of Shakyamuni)
Nikkyo Niwano Dharma Guidance Video Collection (A Prayer for Peace)
The collection brings together selections from Founder Nikkyo Niwano’s Dharma guidance on “Peace,” delivered at the Great Sacred Hall.
The Heart of President Nichiko Niwano: Reflections through New Year’s Calligraphy
This collection looks back on the annual Go-shinkyo published in the *Kosei Shimbun* from 1992 to 2026, together with President Niwano’s New Year’s calligraphy.
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