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Message from the President: Yukinobu Kitamura, 36th President
Rissho University has its origins in the Nichiren sect educational institution "Iitaka Danrin", and is a distinguished university that has been in existence for over 150 years since it was established as a small school in 1872. It has now grown into a comprehensive university with 9 faculties, 16 departments, and over 10,000 students on campuses in Shinagawa and Kumagaya.
The world is currently entering a new industrial revolution against the backdrop of rapid progress in information and communication technology and AI. Naturally, the way universities are expected to develop human resources is changing as a result. I would like to further develop Rissho University as an "intellectual base," cultivate human resources with a global historical perspective who will contribute to Japanese society in the future and to the international community more broadly, and lead the university itself to contribute to society in various ways. To that end, I believe it is necessary to actively disseminate information about Rissho University both domestically and internationally, and send out a clear message.
Our school's founding spirit is based on the teachings of Saint Nichiren, and is based on the "search for truth," "pursuit of justice," and "desire for peace." We aim to develop talented people who have a strong sense of ethics and a high level of expertise, with the school's message being "moralist x expert." By "expert," we mean people who do not jump on temporary trends or superficial solutions, but instead dig deep into things over a long span of time, such as 10 or 20 years, and have acquired the attitude of honing their own expertise.
"Moralist x Expert" is not "addition." It is "multiplication" that combines rich spirituality and expertise, and the vectors point in a better direction. If either one is missing, you will not become the talent we are looking for. For that reason, we must not rush to find the answer, but continue to explore. I believe that this is the direction our university is aiming for.
We want all students to have a broad sense of ethics, specialized knowledge, and an insatiable curiosity. Rissho University offers cross-disciplinary learning that is not limited to the frameworks of humanities and science. Please acquire the ability to learn the knowledge you need by your own judgment. The general public's image of our university seems to be that it is "serious and quiet." This is a very good evaluation, but we hope that you will not stop there. With that seriousness, you will actively participate in extracurricular activities, internships, volunteer activities, etc., discover "yourself" through connections with society, and grow.
Rissho University is a place where students can develop the skills to pave the way for the future, and an intellectual base that contributes to society, so we will strengthen our efforts to realize a sustainable society from an ecological perspective and the peaceful values of Buddhism. We will do our utmost to support you so that you can carve out a bright future.
