[Musashino University] Lifelong Learning Summer Course: "Buddhist Spirit Supporting Social Activities: Buddhism and Social Contribution" Produced by Vice President Kazunori Ishigami, Starting July 15
Musashino University will launch a summer lifelong learning course titled "Buddhist Spirit Supporting Social Activities: Buddhism and Social Contribution," produced by Vice President Kazunori Ishigami, starting July 15. This five-part series explores social contribution from a Buddhist perspective, addressing issues like disaster relief, poverty, and elderly care.
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Musashino University (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President: Seiko Konishi) offers seasonal lifelong learning courses that are widely attended. This summer, the university is launching two special courses: "Buddhist Spirit Supporting Social Activities: Buddhism and Social Contribution (5 sessions)," produced by Vice President Kazunori Ishigami, and "Japanese Castles and Their History through Castle Construction Techniques (5 sessions)," produced by Professor Katsura Sato of the Faculty of Engineering. The first course, starting July 15, will introduce the realities of disaster relief, poverty, and elderly care from the perspective of Buddhist practitioners, while clarifying the Buddhist spirit that supports these activities. This unique series is open to the public (registration required).
FAQ
Is this program open to international students?
The program is primarily designed for the local community in Japan, but anyone interested in the topic can apply if they can attend in person.