Nikkyō Niwano
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Nikkyō Niwano KCSG (庭野日敬, Niwano Nikkyō, 1906–1999) was one of the founders and the first president of the Buddhist organization Risshō Kōsei Kai.
Quick Facts President of Risshō Kōsei Kai (RKK), Great Teacher of the One Vehicle ...
Nikkyō Niwano KCSG | |
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President of Risshō Kōsei Kai (RKK) | |
Great Teacher of the One Vehicle | |
In office March 5, 1939 – November 15, 1991 | |
Assumed office March 5, 1939 | |
Preceded by | None, office created |
Succeeded by | Nichiko Niwano |
1st President of Risshō Kōsei Kai | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1906-11-15)November 15, 1906 Niigata Prefecture, Japan |
Died | October 4, 1999(1999-10-04) (aged 92) |
Spouse | Sai Niwano |
Children | Nichiko Niwano (son) |
Relatives | Kosho Niwano (Granddaughter) |
Known for | Religious work, founder of Risshō Kōsei Kai |
Awards |
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Website | Risshō Kōsei Kai |
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