Risshō Kōsei Kai, Buddhist organization in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Risshō Kōsei Kai is a Buddhist organization in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan, with headquarters housed in a complex of buildings. The facilities serve as a center for gatherings, teachings, and community events throughout the year.
Nikkyo Niwano and Myoko Naganuma founded the organization in 1938 with thirty followers to spread the teachings of the Lotus Sutra. The movement grew over the decades into a wider community with centers in Japan and abroad.
Members of Rissho Kosei-kai participate in daily Buddhist practices, including morning and evening sutra recitation and regular group discussions.
The organization maintains a network of several hundred centers worldwide where visitors can find guidance and support. Those interested in Buddhist practice will have access to events and educational programs.
A stupa on the grounds of the headquarters holds relics of the Buddha and commemorates founder Nikkyo Niwano. The structure draws members for moments of reflection and reverence.
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