Buddhist
Rissho Kosei-kai
12/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Major Japanese Nichiren-derived lay Buddhist organisation (1938 split from Reiyukai). Distinctive 'hoza' counselling-style group meetings.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control3/10
Thought Control3/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — major Japanese Nichiren-derived lay movement; mainstream low-moderate.
Founded
1938
Members
Approximately 4 million globally
Active in
Asia, USA
In context
Rissho Kosei-kai is one of the largest Japanese Buddhist new religions. Founded by Niwano Nikkyo and Naganuma Myoko in 1938. Distinctive 'hoza' (dharma circle) group counselling format. Mainstream low-moderate control.
Timeline
- 1938Rissho Kosei-kai split from Reiyukai
Sources
- Niwano Nikkyo, 'Lifetime Beginner' (1976)
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