RISSHO KOSEI-KAI
This book, Rissho Kosei-kai, is an adapted translation of the Japaneses book with the same title which was puplished in November, 1965. It contains accurate descriptions of the history, the doctrine, the actual condition, the activities, etc…, of our organization. It was compiled in collaboration by the members of the Translation Committee.
Our organization intends to contribute, together with other religions, to the establishment of word peace through the study of the true meaning of religion without adhering to a narrow-minded sectarianism.
The publication of this book aims at making others understand the doctrine and activities of Rissho Kosei-kai and at contributing to the establishment of a better and peaceful world.
Since our organization itself is a living body, the contents of this book may require revision along with its development. However, we hope that this book will be useful to many people who try to understand the true meaning of Buddhism.
We intent to publish in succession translations of the sutras and the works of President Niwano and others.
We wish to express our gratitude to Dr. Fumoi Masutani and the staff of the International Institute for the study of Religions for their collaboration in publishing this book.
THU VIEN VAN HANH (172 pages)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
On the Occasion of Publishing Rissho Kosei-kai
Preface
I.History of Rissho Kosei-kai
Biography of President Niwano
Before and After the Foundation of Rissho Kosei-kai
Missionary Activities During the Period of foundation
The development of Rissho Kosei-kai as reflected in its facilities
The time of the Manifestation of the Truth
President Niwano`s Conviction
II. Doctrine
Introduction
The life of Sakyamuni
On fundamental Buddhism
The Lotus Sutra
On the Main Object of worship of Rissho Kosei-kai
On Devotion to the Three Treasures
III. Texts for Daily Devotions
IV. Semons
President Niwano: “Back from the Vatican Council”
The Late Vice-President, Mrs, Myoko Naganuma: “The Heart to Enjoy Happiness”
V. Activities and Present Conditon
Activities of a Living Religion
Religious Cooperation Toward “Faith to All Men”
VI. Duties of the Members
Recognition of the Essential way of Salvation
Practice as Buddhist Laymen and Its Aim
Personal Discipline
The Bodhisattva Way for the realization of world
Peace
On Ancestor Worship
On Hoza or Group Counseling
Invitation to Michibiki or Missionary Work
VII. Members and their Experiences
Kensaku Kobayashi: “My Daughter Led Me to the faith”
Malcolm J. Pearce: “Meeting with Living Buddhism”
VIII. Catechims of Rissho Kosei-kai
IX. Twenty-seven years of Rissho Kosei-kai
X. Annual Events o Rissho Kosei-kai
XI. Appendix: The Counselor in Modern Society. By Paul E. Johnson