Zenji Nio has represented Buddhism at interfaith events
Zenji Nio has been invited to represent Buddhism at many events held by Jews, First Nations, Catholics, Christians, Hindus and Muslims. While Zenji Nio is strictly and exclusively Buddhist (like other religions, Japanese (Samurai) Buddhists are not allowed to endorse or partake in any other religious festivals as the Shogun and cardinal Buddhist texts ban the same), Zenji Nio has spoken at many events by interfaith leaders to represent Buddhism with accuracy and authenticity as the only Buddhist expert to know the original texts in Sanskrit and to have experienced Buddhism in all major nations including Japan, China and Korea -- the top 3 leaders of Asia -- as well as Sri Lanka and Thailand. While many textbook Buddhists spout cliches, Zenji Nio tells it like it -- in the way Buddhism is actually practiced by Asians that are 99% of Buddhists.
Jews
Zenji Nio has organized landmark events to engage with the Jewish community -- more than any other Buddhist and his work has been praised by Canadian Jewish News.
Muslims
Zenji Nio has also engaged with Muslims in community projects and promoted understanding between communities in Canada and has been praised by Muslim reformer Raheel Raza among others.
Catholics
Zenji Nio has lectured alongside Cardinal Collins as well as several Bishops to further dialogue and discussion. between East & West
Hindus
Zenji Nio has helped raise funds for Hindu charities and has lectured alongside Hindu professors -- while making it clear that Buddhism is unique and very different from Hinduism and not a part of Hindutva.
Christians
Zenji Nio has lectured alongside major Protestant pastors including Chaplain Johnson of Stanford and George Washington who dubbed Zenji Nio the highest honor of "Martin Luther of Buddhism".
First Nations
Zenji Nio has worked closely with the First Nations community for a decade and has worked hard to give them greater visibility. Click here for details. . .