Buddhism and Free Religion

Continuing the Dialogue with Rev. Michinori Maruta

The Free Religion Institute is pleased to announce another session in our ongoing series with Rev. Michinori Maruta exploring the connections between Buddhism and Free Religion (自由宗教 jiyū shūkyō).

These talks and discussions have thus far been offered as standalone sessions rather than a formal course for the Institute. We're excited to share that we have plans to develop this into a structured course offering, with details of a new series to be announced soon.

Upcoming Session: The Middle Path and Free Religion

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Join Rev. Michinori Maruta for an exploration of Buddhist perspectives on Free Religion

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Session Times Around the World:
San Francisco 1:00 AM (PDT)	New York 4:00 AM (EDT)	London 9:00 AM (BST)
Amsterdam 10:00 AM (CEST)	New Delhi 1:30 PM (IST)	Tokyo 5:00 PM (JST)

Previous Sessions in this Series

26 April 2025: What does jiyu (自由, freedom) mean to you?

Rev. Maruta shared perspectives on freedom from a Buddhist viewpoint and invited participants to share their ideas.

29 March 2025: Buddhism and Jiyū Shūkyō

Exploring connections between Buddhism and free religion.

22 February 2025: Buddhism and Liberation

Rev. Michinori Maruta explored Buddhist perspectives on liberation in this initial session of the series.

About the Instructor

Rev. Michinori Maruta

Rev. Michinori Maruta has dedicated his life to Buddhist practice and interfaith dialogue since joining Rissho Kosei-kai (RKK) in 1966.

After studying applied chemistry at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, he pursued Buddhist studies at RKK Seminary and later studied the New Testament at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, England.

His diverse experience includes significant work in interfaith dialogue and cooperation at RKK headquarters, serving as minister at RKK centers in California and Hokkaido, and since 2001, leading the Institute of Mindful Life.

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