About Agon Shu

Agon Shu is a Buddhist organization based on Agama (Agon) Sutras which Shakyamuni Buddha originally taught to his disciples. Agon Buddhism is described as the “Original Buddhism.”

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December 22, 2008

Agon Shu for peace in Jerusalem

Agon Shu Jerusalem Peaceful prayer was published in Japan Times

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October 20, 2007

KBS Kyoto Television - Culture Day Special Program - “Agon Kiriyama Cup’s 14th All Japan Fast Go Open Tournament”

KBS Kyoto Television will broadcast Agon Kiriyama Cup’s 14th All Japan Fast Go Open Tournament on Saturday, November 3, 2007 between 6:00 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. as a Culture Day Special Program.

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October 17, 2007

Kiriyama Elementary School built in Dunhuang, China

The 6th Kiriyama School opens in Gansu Province

As part of the Kiriyama Scholarship activities, an elementary school has been built each year in China since 2001. The 6th Kiriyama Kibo (Hope) Elementary School opened in Gansu Province.

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September 22, 2007

Scholarship Award Ceremony at Thammasat University, Thailand

Scholarship Award Ceremony was held at two campuses of Thammasat University in Thailand.

The Agon Shu Kiriyama Foundation was established at the Journalism and Mass Communication Department of Thammasat University, Thailand.

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