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
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2025.12.28 The IBC New Year’s Sangha Gathering at the Great Sacred Hall on Sunday, January 11 (1/11/2026) -
2025.12.28 2026 Midwinter Sutra Recitation in English on February 1st (2/1/2026) -
2025.12.28 Next “Third Weekend Gathering of the Month” will be held on January 18 (1/18/2026) from 15:30 to 18:00 in Japan time on Zoom -
2025.12.28 Next “Ikebana class” will be held on January 24 (1/24/2026), in-person only -
2025.12.28 Next “Sunday Morning Service” will be held on January25 (1/25/2026) Dharma Talk: “Shakyamuni – A man who, after a long quest for truth, first ascended to an unparalleled height”
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
We learn and savor the Dharma and enjoy good friendship through various activities. Please join us. Everyone is welcome!
For more details, please click here.
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.
