Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
One of the three main research institutes at Nanzan University, the NIRC is a global hub for scholars to engage in discussions on all aspects of religion through conferences, workshops, and lectures. The Institute also produces an array of internationally acclaimed publications on religion and intercultural philosophy.
Japanese Journal of Religious Studies
A peer-reviewed journal specializing in the publication of research on the study of Japanese religions.
Bulletin of the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
An English-language journal documenting the annual research activities of the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture.
News and Announcements
Reiki in the North Pacific
On 11 November, Justin Stein will discuss his recent book Alternate Currents: Reiki's Circulation in the Twentieth-Century North Pacific. See here for details.
南山サロン
第17回 南山宗教研究会「南山サロン」は11月29日に開催。詳しくはこちらをご覧ください。
Permanent Seminar on Nishida Philosophy
The 13th session of the Nishida seminar will be held on 6 December on the topic of "Nishida and Women Philosophers." See here for details.
西田天香公開研究会
12月21日には第2回 西田天香公開研究会 「天香をめぐる人物たち――女性・宗教家・画家」が開催。詳しくはこちらをご覧ください。
レクチャー・シリーズ
ヤン・ヴァン・ブラフト先生記念レクチャー・シリーズ 第1回は2月18日に開催。詳しくはこちらをご覧ください。
New JJRS issue
JJRS 51/1 has been published. Articles can be downloaded from the journal page.
Global Changes
A workshop on contemporary global changes will be held on October 22. See here for details.
Jaspers workshop
An international workshop on the influence of Karl Jaspers will he held in-person and online on October 25-26. See here for details.
南山宗教文化研究所主催ワークショップ
11月30日、大谷大学のアマ・ミチヒロ氏より講演をいただきます。詳しくはこちらにご覧ください。
Buddhist Translation Seminar
On October 25th, Paul Swanson will lead the seminar in discussion his ongoing translation of Zhiyi's Fahuaxuanyi. See here for details.
Shohō published
Volume 34 of the Shohō has been published. The complete issue and individual articles can be viewed on the journal page of our website.
日本と台湾における宗教と文学
11月23日、宗教・文学・治療の研究会を開催。詳しくはこちらにご覧ください。
Bulletin Published
Volume 48 of the Bulletin of the Nanzan Institute is now published. All articles are available here.
Submissions
If you are interesting in submitting to the Japanese Journal of Religious Studies, please download the Style Guide.
NIRC on YouTube
NIRC events can be viewed on our YouTube channel.
About the Institute
The Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture was founded in 1976 with the aim of promoting dialogue among religions, philosophies, and cultures East and West.