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| Nichiko Niwano | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 20, 1938 Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | President of Rissho Kosei-kai |
| Known for | Leader of Rissho Kosei-kai |
| Term | November 15, 1991-Present |
| Predecessor | Nikkyo Niwano |
| Successor | Kosho Niwano designated successor |
| Spouse | Ayako Kakeba Niwano (married 1967) |
| Children | 4 daughters |
| Parent | Nikkyo Niwano (father) Sai Niwano (mother) |
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 on March 20, 1938 to Mr. Nikkyo and Mrs. Naoko Niwano just a few weeks after his father had founded Rissho Kosei-kai. In 1958 he was enrolled in the Faculty of Faculty of Buddhist Studies at Rissho University. In 1960 he was named the designated successor to his father. After he graduated in 1968 he was appointed head of the Dissemination Department and president of the Rissho Kosei-kai seminary. In 1967 he married Ms. Ayako Kakeba and they have four daughters.
Presidency
In 1960 Nichiko was chosen 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. He continued his father's legacy of interfaith work, currently serving as a president of the World Conference of Religions for Peace and the Chairman of Shinshuren. He regularly attends interfaith gatherings.
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| Preceded byNikkyo Niwano | 2nd President of Rissho Kosei-kai November 15, 1991–Current |
Succeeded byIncumbent |
| Preceded byMyoko Naganuma | 2nd Vice President of Rissho Kosei-kai 1960–1991 |
Succeeded byKosho Niwano |