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Nichiko Niwano (Born 1938) is the eldest son of Risshō Kōsei Kai founder Nikkyo Niwano and the current President of that group.
Early Life
Nichiko was born in 1938 to Mr. Nikkyo and Mrs.Naoko Niwano. In 1958 he was enrolled in the Faculty of Faculty of Buddhist Studies at Rissho University. After he graduated in 1968 he was appointed head of the Dissemination Department and president of the Rissho Kosei-kai seminary.
Presidency
In 1968 Nichiko was choosen to succeed his father as president. He did so on November 15, 1991 after his father resigned. Since his inauguration he has overseen the expansion of Rissho Kosei-kai. He travels to various Rissho Kosei-kai centers both within Japan and ones in other nations delivering lectures and sermons. Mr. Nichiko Niwano has also authored several books.
| Preceded byNikkyo Niwano | President of Rissho Kosei-kai November 15, 1991–Current |
Succeeded byIncumbent |