Awakening to “true self” and unleashing one’s potential to transform society and create the future of the world
Gakurin provides integrated education for the whole person based on Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra, and most of its courses include the dormitory life. Gakurin Seminarians unleash their own inherent potentials to respond to social and global issues and create the future through a comprehensive and integrated education that includes multi-national and multi-cultural exchanges, learning from nature, and lectures from internationally known religious leaders, scholars, and lecturers from various fields.
Graduate Voice
Since its establishment, the Gakurin Seminary has sent more than 2,400 graduates into society and the world. They are active in a variety of fields, including international affairs, businesses, educationists, civil servants, as well as religious leaders who are at the forefront of peace-building. Here are some of the “voices” of our alumni who are active in a wide variety of fields, making the most of their studies at Gakurin.
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Alumni Network
At Gakurin, we value horizontal and vertical ties even after graduation. The Gakurin offers a variety of programs to keep these connections alive.
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Dormitory Life
Seminarians with multinational and multicultural backgrounds seek their religious commitments and aspirations, live and practice together under the same roof in the rich natural environment of Ome. Everything becomes a chance encounter to polish their kan-sei, chi-sei, and hin-sei.
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Activity
We believe that events as well as lectures and trainings are important in our daily lives. We offer a variety of programs both inside and outside of the Gakurin.
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