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.

JJRS

Japanese Journal of Religious Studies

A peer-reviewed journal specializing in the publication of research on the study of Japanese religions.

Bulletin

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.

Shoho

南山宗教文化研究所研究所報

『研究所報』では、英語版の Bulletin と同様、研究所のメンバーの活動や研究業績について報告します。

News and Announcements

Workshop

Nishitani Workshop: Second Session

The second session of the Nishitani Workshop will be held on December 1–2. See here for details.

Workshop

Nihilism and Realism

Paul Ziche and Tobias Bartneck will present at this workshop on December 4th. See here for details.

Talk

Buddhism in Ukraine

Join us on December 12th for talks by project researchers Serhii and Mariia Trylis about their experiences as Buddhists in Ukraine. See here for details.

Journal

Shohō

Volume 33 of the Shohō is now available. The complete issue and individual articles can be downloaded here.

Award

Conferring of Decoration

NIRC Emeritus Jim Heisig awarded The Order of the Sacred Treasure.

JJRS

JJRS 50/1

The most recent issue of the JJRS is now available here.

Journal

Tōzai 20~21

The most recent issues of Tōzai shūkyō kenkyū are now available on online.

Web

NIRC on YouTube

NIRC events can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

Seminar

Nishida Seminar

Enrico Fongaro and Jacynthe Tremblay host the first meeting of the Seminar on the Philosophy of Nishida Kitarō. Contact our staff for details about future meetings.

Authors

Submissions

If you are interesting in submitting to the Japanese Journal of Religious Studies, please download the Style Guide.

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.