Zenji Nio has represented Buddhism at interfaith events

Zenji Nio has been invited to represent Buddhism at many events held by Catholics, Christians, Hindus, Jews 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 nations that comprise 99% of Buddhists.

Jews

Zenji Nio has organized landmark events to engage with the Jewish community -- more than any other Buddhist. Click here for more details

Muslims

Zenji Nio has also engaged with Muslims in community projects and promoted understanding between communities in Canada.

Catholics

Zenji Nio has lectured alongside Cardinal Collins as well as experts in Catholicism to further dialogue and discussion.

Hindus

Zenji Nio has helped raise funds for Hindu charities and has lectured alongside popular Hindu influencers -- while making it clear that Buddhism is unique and very different from Hinduism and not linked to any shared heritage per se.

Christians

Zenji Nio has lectured alongside major Protestant pastors including Chaplain Johnson of Stanford and George Washington who dubbed Zenji Nio the 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. . .