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1900 The Buddhist Discussion Group formed to oppose state efforts to control religious.
1952 Changing its name on several occasions, the organization has been known as the
Brief History of JBF 1953 The First Japan Buddhist Conference

Japan Buddhist Association and the Japan Buddhist Confederation.
The Second General Conference of The WFB held in Tokyo.

1954
The JBF First General Conference
1957
Inauguration of JBF
The 12 General Conference of The WFB held in Tokyo and Kyoto.
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1978
1982
Establishment of the Japan Buddhist Executive Committee for Resolution Work

at Lumbini followed by full-scale cooperation in the restoration project.
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1987 Ceremonies to commemorate the 30 anniversary of the founding of JBF.
Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, JBF provides support to the affected areas.
1995
1997 Ceremonies to commemorate the 40 anniversary of the founding of JBF.
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2006 Completion of cooperation with the Lumbini restoration project and publication
of the Lumbini Archaeological Survey Report.
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2007 Ceremonies to commemorate the 50 anniversary of the founding of JBF.
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2008 The 24 General Conference of The WFB took place in Asakusa, Tokyo.
2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. JBF conducted memorial services at victims’ cremations
in various locations, provides support in the aftermath and has continued supporting
activities for years since then.
2012 JBF changed its legal stated from foundation to public interest corporation.
2014 The Interfaith Ekiden Race Japan Program took place (continued until B.E. 2559 (2016).
2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. JBF provided support in the affected areas.
2017 Ceremonies to commemorate the 60 anniversary of the founding of JBF.
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JBF-Affiliated Organizations

Buddhist Denominations and Sects (59)
Tendai Buddhist Denomination Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha
Tendai Shinsei Shu Shinshu Otani-ha
Kinpusen Shinshu Takada-ha
Tendai Jimon Shu Shinshu Bukkoji-ha
Shokannon Shu Shinshu Kosho-ha
Shitennoji Temple (Wa-shu) Shinshu Kibe-ha
Kodo Kyodan Buddhist Fellowship Jishu (JI-sect)
Myoken Shu Yuzunenbutu-shu
Nenpo Shinkyo Rinzai Shu Myoshinji-ha
Koyasan Shingon Mission Rinzai Shu Nanzenji-ha
Shingon Shu Chisan-ha Rinzai Shu Engakuji-ha
The Buzan Denomination of Shingon Buddhism Rinzai Shu Kenchoji-ha
Shingon Shu Daikakuji-ha Rinzai Shu Tenryuji-ha
Shingi Shingon Shu Rinzai Shu Shokokuji-ha
Shingon Shu Zentsuji Sect Rinzai Shu Tofukuji-ha
Shingon Shu Omuro-ha Soto Zen Buddhism
Shingon Shu Yamashina-ha Obaku Shu
Shingon-Shu Sennyuji-ha Nichiren Shu

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RECORD OF PROCEEDING | THE 29 GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE WFB
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