The Gakurin Daiju (main) Program trains “future religious leaders” who have the ability to discover their true self and help shape the future of societies, the nation, and the world through a holistic and integral education based on Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra. Daiju graduates have gone on to become engaged Buddhist leaders in Japan and abroad, international leaders engaged in interreligious cooperation and peacebuilding, Buddhist scholars, as well as practitioners and leaders in diverse fields.
Topics
Tradition-ing the Tradition of Buddhism: Gakurin seminarians undertake meditation training at ancient Buddhist temples
Engaged Buddhist Youth Leaders Respond to Global Challenges: International Engaged Buddhist Leaders’ Forum organized by Gakurin Seminary & International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB)
Dialogue with World Christian Leaders: Experiencing the Importance of Interfaith Action in Our Time
Activity
- 2025.09.04 Daiju ProgramInternational Program Visit of the Hungarian Unitarian Church Delegation to Gakurin Seminary Ome Cam…
- 2025.08.28 Daiju ProgramKoju University ProgramLotus ProgramPresident's Office President Sugino Presents at ICCGC Conference
- 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…
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
58th Class Satoshi Motozono
Student's Specialized research themes
The Evolution of the Theory and Practice of Dialogue in the Catholic Tradition since the Second Vatican Council, and its Impact on Global Interreligious Dialogue
Ms. Kiwako Tsurii
Toward Inter-generational Dialogue and Exchange that Shine for Everyone: The Development of Culture of Multi-generational Cooperation in the Rissho Kosei-kai Community
Mr. Shunpei Nozaki
New Buddhist Economics
Mr. Koichi Izumita
A Comparative Study of Western and Eastern Approaches to Tolerance: Responses to an Intolerant Society
Mr. Satoshi Motozono
The Peaceful Coexistence of Muslims and Buddhists in Asia: Sharing Historical Values and Working Together
Mr. Barua Kanan
The Influence of Parental Unconscious Action and Behavior on Children: A Study of Negative Love Syndrome
Ms. Miwako Ohashi
Toward the Development of a Model of Integral & Wholistic Education: Living Buddhist Virtues Ethics and Practice
Ms. Yukako Matsuda
Toward a society where everyone can play an active role, transcending gender differences: What are the obstacles to women’s participation unique to the Buddhist world?
Ms. Haruna Kuroe
Dormitory Life
Daiju Dormitory
Gakurin Daiju Program students live in the Daiju Dormitory on the Ome campus.