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Rissho University 's founding principle is to learn from the Rissho spirit.
The Rissho spirit is embodied in the following three vows:
1. Seek truth and show sincerity.
2. Value justice and reject evil.
3. Desire peace and serve humankind.
The name of our school comes from Nichiren Shonin's "Rissho Ankoku Ron."
The "Kaimokusho" (Opening the Eyes of the Buddha), written in exile on Sado Island, states that it was these "three vows" based on the vows made in his youth to become the pillars, eyes and great ships of Japan that enabled Nichiren Shonin to live a life that contributes to society as a true Buddhist. The founding spirit of Rissho University was rephrased in a modern style by the 16th university president, Ishibashi Tanzan, based on these words.
Students at our university aim to embody this Rissho spirit, acquire knowledge and skills that are suited to the times, and contribute to human society.
16th President Tanzan Ishibashi
16th President Tanzan Ishibashi
Ishibashi Tanzan, known as the "Japanese Keynes," served as president of Rissho University for a long period from 1952 to 1968, and preached a way of life that integrated the spirit of the Lotus Sutra with the practice of academic study. Ishibashi Tanzan, who was in charge of guidance, aimed to make Rissho University a comprehensive university, and embodied the founding spirit of the university in an easy-to-understand way. He also worked to strengthen the Faculty of Faculty of Economics, which had just opened at the time.
Ishibashi Tanzan stood for liberalism and democracy throughout his life, and as a journalist he was always a pioneer in his writing. As a politician, he became Prime Minister in 1956, and took the lead in restoring diplomatic relations between Japan and China, and between Japan and the Soviet Union, acting enthusiastically. He made a great contribution not only to the history of Japanese diplomacy, but also to world peace.
