Through two years of practical training at the Gakurin, outstanding international youth from the global Sangha are trained to master the essence of Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra through practical training and become engaged Buddhist leaders who spread the Dharma and advance interreligious action in Japan and internationally.
Please contact the Gakurin Daiju Group to apply for the International Program.
Topics
Activity
- 2025.06.24 Daiju ProgramInternational ProgramKoju High School ProgramLotus ProgramNews from Gakurin Gakurin Special Lecture: “World Religions—A Dialogue with Judaism”
- 2025.04.12 Daiju ProgramInternational ProgramKoju University ProgramNews from GakurinPresident's Office Facing Global Challenges, Embracing Youth Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. …
- 2025.02.10 Daiju ProgramInternational ProgramKoju University ProgramNews from GakurinPresident's Office Visit of Cardinal Charles Bo of Myanmar and Dr. Francis Kuria, Secretary Gener…
- 2024.06.01 Daiju ProgramInternational ProgramNews from Gakurin Religions Join Hands to Deliver Love and Compassion to the Needy — Soup Kitche…
- 2023.05.10 International Program Ms. Atasi Talukder, A Bangladesh Graduate of the Gakurin International Program…
Information on research activities
Curriculum
- Basic Buddhism
- Lotus Sutra Studies
- Teachings of Rissho Kosei-kai and its Founder, Rev. Nikkyo Niwano
- Rissho Kosei-kai’s Basic Practices
- Intra- and Inter-Faith Cooperation for Peace
- Practical Training at Local Dharma Centers
- Specialized Research
Engaged Buddhism
- Buddhism
- The Lotus Sutra
- Rissho Kosei-kai Founder Rev. Nikkyo Niwano’s Interpretation of Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra
Interfaith Action
The World’s Religions- Christianity
- Islam
- Hinduism
- Judaism
- Sikhism
- Zoroastrianism
- Jainism
Voice
29th Class Shourab Barua
Student's Specialized research themes
A Comparative Analysis of the Status of Women in the Buddhist Sangha of Bangladesh
Ms. Atasi Talukder
Strengthening Interreligious Dialogue and Education in Bangladesh
Mr. Shourab Barua
Dormitory Life

Daiju Dormitory
Gakurin International Program students live in the Daiju Dormitory on the Ome campus.