Kyoto Women's University

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Kyoto Women's University is committed to the pursuit of personal development. The university is located in Kyoto, a city that blends tradition with modernity while boasting an unequaled wealth of history and culture.
It is this enterprising spirit that also underlies the founding philosophy of Kyoto Women's University. Over more than 100 years since its establishment in 1910, Kyoto Women's University has taken root in Kyoto and has developed a close bond with local citizens. To promote personal development, our university places high importance on the Buddhist philosophy advocated by Shinran Shonin, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu school of Buddhism. We have earned a high reputation as an academic institution focused on personal development, and we will continue to contribute to society while taking pride in our educational tradition.
The founding philosophy and educational goals of Kyoto Joshi Gakuen (Kyoto Women's Educational Institution) are based on Buddhist principles espoused by a Japanese monk named Shinran Shonin (1173-1263). These principles advocate the fostering of human spirituality through learning and enhanced sensitivity towards the lives of others.
The humanistic principles presented by Shinran Shonin involve nurturing intelligence and pure sentiments alongside a deep awareness of one's imperfect nature—in the process, cultivating equal love and compassion for all living things. The ultimate truth revealed by Buddha, the enlightened one, teaches us that this is the correct path human beings should follow. According to Buddhist teachings, humans must overcome self-attachment, perceive the foolishness of egocentric passions, recognize their shallowness, and rid themselves of such distorted notions.
Shinran Shonin's teachings were derived from Buddhism, but he did more than clarify the Buddhist path. He became intensely aware of his shortcomings, admitted them, and demonstrated that even the ignorant could obtain the Buddhist spirit. However, it is not in matters of spirituality alone that human endeavor is essential. It is also equally important to apply our unstinting efforts to the pursuit of knowledge in an educational context.
In such pursuits, we should not rely solely on our efforts. Nor should we focus our energies on doing good deeds through "self-power" alone. If we are excessively self-reliant and self-focused, distortions can occur. The path to correcting such distortions requires the realization of one's egoism.
Realizing one's shortcomings requires a deep spiritual awareness. We can only be humble when we reflect upon ourselves. This is how we come to realize the infinite presence that envelops all of our efforts and gives us power.
They learn how to live and grow with others while realizing that all life is equal. This is the origin of humanistic teaching and the foundation of our educational philosophy.
Today, Kyoto is home to several companies that lead the world in state-of-the-art technologies, reflecting a fusion between tradition and technological innovation. Kyoto is a cosmopolitan city that attracts people from all over the world. This enhances students' learning environment further, as we see our numerous graduates go on to achieve success in their chosen fields. We will continue to provide education programs based on our traditional values and meet the needs of today's society. And we remain committed to fostering women who can play an active role in the future.

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