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No. 182 February 1, 2011 1 Let Us Reach 'the Stage of Purity and Good'

By Honorable Rev. Nisso Uchino I also appreciate the holding of a grand a phrase of the Lotus . It says in becoming and continuing to be a Archbishop of Nichiren Shu party in September to commemorate the sutra, “Anyone who reads and recites man of good will, we will be able to Chief Abbot of Minobu-san Kuonji my assumption of office in May as the sutra in the future will be a true reach the stage of purity and good. the 52nd Chief Abbot of Nichiren Shu son of mine. He will live on the stage I wish not only Minobusan, but Japan, At the beginning of the New Year, I would and the president of Rissho University. of purity and good.” (Chapter XI: The the entire world and the universe will like to express my sincere gratitude for the Looking over the world situation, Appearance of a Stupa of Treasures) become such a place of purity and good. I constant services and contributions you we find uneasiness is growing in wide- Although we are unenlightened, will do whatever I can to realize this ideal. are rendering to Minobusan, the Founder’s ranging sectors of society, be it medicine, a virtuous mind of good will arise, Nichiren Shu is now promoting the mountain. At the same time, let me pray commodity price, welfare, education but because we are unenlightened, it Rissho Ankoku and Odaimoku Kechien so that as you greet the New Year, even a and so forth. Even the news reports will soon disappear. We are unable to Campaign. It aims at realizing a peaceful small portion of the difficulties you may seem to incite the social uneasiness. retain it. However, having faith in the society in which people respect each other. face in adverse situations, will be removed. Under these circumstances, I remember , getting rid of delusions, I ask for your great support and cooperation. (Tr. K. S.)

Archbishop Nisso Uchino Chief Administrator Shobin Watanabe ron: A Treatise on Protecting the Nation) the two ways of practice and learning.” Going hand in hand with the devotees Let me close my New Year message Year of Stepping Forward of Nichiren Shu, we are determined to by making a vow that each one of us wage an energetic campaign throughout promotes the campaign of “Rissho By Rev. Shobin Watanabe the country and strive for the realization Ankoku and Odaimoku Kechien” by This means, I think, faith in “gods of a peaceful society, keeping in mind Chief Administrator of Nichiren Shu and buddhas” is thought as religious pulling ourselves together to realize our Founder’s words, “Endeavor the great aspiration of our Founder. consciousness by the Japanese while oneself and cause others to practice Happy New Year to you all! The faith in a particular religion is something (Tr.K.S.) first phase of the Rissho Ankoku and different. The concern of the Japanese Odaimoku Kechien Campaign originally for the word, “religion,” is distinctively proposed by the late Rev. Tansei Iwama, low. On the other hand, 90 percent The Year of the Rabbit (Hare) the Chief Administrator in 2005, is answered affirmatively when they were scheduled to wind up in coming March. asked if they revere their ancestors (souls By Rev. Shinko Matsuda (a rabbit never steps backwards). Let During this period, “Visit the of ancestors as they might have thought). us strive to incorporate these attributes Founder’s Mountain,” “Ceremony It is the mission of us, the According to the Chinese zodiac into our daily lives and continue to mark the 750th anniversary of the Buddha’s messengers, to cultivate calendar, this year, 2011 is the year to spread the seed of Buddhism, presentation of the Rissho Ankoku- religious-mindedness among people. of the Rabbit (Hare). The attributes compassion and kindness to others. ron,” “The Special exhibition of the Nichiren Shonin teaches us all that of the Rabbit consist of: being a good Treasures of the Lotus Sutra,” and other May you always be surrounded by those who have a firm belief in the friend, graciousness, kindness, sensitivity, the infinite love and compassion of the special events were successively held Buddha’s teaching are required to compassion and stepping forward, Buddha! with an aim of “sowing the seeds of the “endeavor themselves and cause others” odaimoku, the belief in the Lotus Sutra, to practice the two ways of practice throughout the country and overseas.” and learning with undaunted resolve. Calendar In the second phase of this campaign, The second phase of the campaign, our efforts will be directed toward the period raising the sown seeds, lasts December 2010-January 2011 the sprouting, growing, and flowering four years until March 2015. While of the sown seeds of the Odaimoku. promoting the activities of the campaign, December 8 : Jodo-e (Enlightenment Day) commemorating the day when the Buddha attained Enlightenment An opinion survey shows that we should not forget our Founder’s December 31: New Year's Eve Service; Bell ringing ceremony held throughout Japan the religious consciousness of the determination to realize the land of January 1 : Memorial service for Nichiji Shonin, one of the six main disciples of Japanese remains poor. According the Buddha by “establishing the True Nichiren Shonin to the survey, only 26 percent of the ” even at the risk of his life. January 13 : Minobusan Opening Ceremony for the New Year at Kuonji Temple people answered that they believe in Our Founder states that we should January 21 : Memorial service for Nichiro Shonin, one of the six main disciples of religion. However, 49 percent answered know, “There is no Pure Land other than Nichiren Shonin that they do not think the religious the very place where the practicer of the By Rev. Tsuoh Yokoi consciousness of the Japanese is low. Lotus Sutra resides.” (Shugo Kokka- 2 No.182, February 1, 2011 Nichiren Shu News Buddhism and International Society

By Rev. Kanshu Naito, Ph.D.

Buddhism and America and culture. heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We “Buddhism and America.” Needless to W h e n w e are a nation of Christians and Muslims, say, I presume that quite a lot of pioneers We cannot help directing our attention want to get some Jews and Hindus, and non-believers. We already did missionary activities and to Buddhism in America when we think i n f o r m a t i o n are shaped by every language and culture, excellent studies in this country. So it may of “Buddhism and International Society.” these days, one drawn from every end of this Earth,” but be inappropriate for me, who has little It goes without saying that America is in of the quickest he did not refer to Buddhism. Why did he direct relation to overseas propagation, to every respect one of the countries which ways is to use the ignore Buddhism? That is the question. discuss such a big theme “Buddhism and has the biggest influence in the world. Internet. We can Another subject is about Tiger Woods, America,” but I would like to try to look at What is more, America is closely related get many kinds of a golf player. After his illicit love affair, he this subject from the cultural and historical to Japan. However, it seems difficult for me Rev. information on the said he is a Buddhist because he confessed viewpoint by using as many available who specializes in English and American Kanshu Naito web site. So I tried he would reform himself according to the references and materials as possible. literature, to write about Buddhism and to search for information with words teachings of the Buddha. I think that it is First, let’s take a brief look at the cultural America. It is a fact that I have been to such as “Buddhism” and “America,” and not necessarily bad that the movements aspects of American history. Since it is America several times and visited about could access more than two million kinds of Buddhism become topics on the good for the readers and myself to have a twenty out of the fifty states. However, I of data instantly. I at once noticed that Internet, even though they are unfavorable. mutual understanding, it is not irrelevant am puzzled about what and how to write there are many discussions as follows: In It must be quite important and useful to have a little knowledge about American about this big country, because I am his Inaugural Address, President Barack to objectively understand how Buddhism history from the spiritual point of view. doing research activities scarcely related Obama repeatedly emphasized American is accepted in America, when we think We will take a glimpse at the history of to Buddhism in America, although I have tradition and mentioned religion in of the present situation of Buddhism and America’s beginning in the next issue. some knowledge about American literature America, “For we know that our patchwork how Americans recognize it on the theme, (to be continued) Horinji Shanti Stupa Dedication Ceremony

By Rev. Shodo Ando joint prayer and dedication service. The A special service commemorating the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, His Excellency inauguration of the Vishwa Shanti Stupa Banwari Lal Joshi, addressed the function was held on Thursday, November 25, 2010 and said it was the pride of the city to at Nichigatsuzan Horinji Temple in Sarnath, be able to dedicate this stupa carrying Varanasi, India. Sarnath is the sacred the message of peace across the world. place where the Buddha gave his first He said that India was the birthplace sermon and is in the state of Uttar Pradesh. of Buddhism and the preaching of the The grand ceremony was officiated Buddha at Sarnath had shown the path by Nichiren Shu Chief Administrator, of peace and humanity to the world. He Rev. Shobin Watanabe, accompanied also said that this stupa would spread the message of peace for centuries to come. by more than 25 venerable priests from Japan. Also an auspicious kito service Rev. Giken Kimura (Myokoji Temple, was included in the dedication ceremony. Hokkaido) who has been managing Horinji Nichigatsuzan Horinji was established in Rev. Myojo Sasaki’s place said, “I hope by the diligent efforts of the late Rev. all who pray in front of this stupa will Hojo Sasaki and Rev. Myojo Sasaki who receive peace in their heart. Also I would believed that Buddhism which was bron in like Horinji to become a facility for young priests to study and practice Buddhism.” India, came to Japan and spread throughout the land. It was time now for Japanese Unfortunately, Rev. Myojo Sasaki Buddhism (Odaimoku) to return to India was not able to attend this ceremony and spread throughout the country. Horinji due to problems with her health. was the first Nichiren Shu temple (other She hopes to return to India this than in Japan) to be established in Asia. year to hold a memorial service for (Tr.S.S.) Several venerable priests from Japan in front of the Stupa The first phase of the construction project the late Rev. Hojo Sasaki was to build a temple and living quarters. The second phase which included the Rev. Kanno Preaches (10) construction of the Shanti Stupa began in 2003 but due to many problems acquiring property from the Indian government and the lack of funds, I always expound the Dharma equally to all the progress was very slow and it living beings. I expound the Dharma to all living has still not been entirely completed. beings just as the rain waters all the earth. However, Rev. Myojo Sasaki stated that she was determined to sacrifice her life in (Chapter V: The Simile of Herbs) order to complete this phase of the project. Religious representatives from five religions Rain With contributions from temples and join hands with Rev. Eiyu Ishii supporters throughout Japan, the Shanti Please remember the phrase, “…just as the rain waters all the earth.” Many of you Stupa was finally completed last year. The remember the experience of watering your garden or planters on hot summer days. impressive stupa is 27 meters high and 25 meters wide and contains a sculpture of By digging the soil, you may often find the water supply is not enough even if the Buddha by a local sculptor, including you think your watering is sufficient. You may find only the surface is wet. The some ashes of the Buddha within. A ancient people used to say, “When you water plants, do it with the greatest care.” special gate reconstructed from the Sanchi heritage of Madhya Pradesh state and The effect of rain coming down from the sky is different. Even if it is a two Ashoka pillars were also constructed light rain, it soaks the soil deeply. It can be claimed as the difference between on the premises for this project. The artificial work and heavenly blessings. The Buddha’s teaching is like this. second phase of the project still continues with the goal of building a vocational My preaching, the preaching of an inexperienced priest, is far different and technical education facility and a from the Buddha’s teaching. It is as different as artificial rain is from the medical clinic plus more accommodations. rain of natural blessings. The Buddha saves us with His compassion which

For the dedication ceremony Hindu, reaches deeply into the bottom of our heart. It is gracious, and it is precious. Sikh, Islam, and Christian religious Chief Administrator Shobin Watanabe with (Rev. Nisso Kanno, head priest of Kaichoji Temple, Shizuoka) representatives assembled to hold a Governor of U.P. Mr. B.L. Joshi Nichiren Shu News No.182, February 1, 2011 3 Small Talk on Various Topics of Buddhism (4)

By Rev. Gyokai Sekido, Ph.D the confusion of After that he made a vow not to sleep, and the assemblies and he lost his sight as a result. But, he finally Sakyamuni Buddha and His Disciples himself, addressed opened his eyes and saw the mind’s heart t o S a k y a m u n i with insight and was renowned for his Sakyamuni Buddha had ten great Buddha, "Please divine eyesight. disciples. They are venerables such as explain it." But Aniruddha told the attendants about the Sariputra, Maudgalyayana, Aniruddha, Sakyamuni Buddha saddest moment when Sakyamuni passed and Ananda. Sariputra, well known for said, "If I explained into . Then, many attendants began his intelligence, was born as a Brahmin's Rev. this matter, the to cry in a loud voice. There were many son. He first followed Samjaya (one of Gyokai Sekido assemblies in all who felt sorry, lost their mind, struck their the six non-Buddhist teachers). He died the worlds would head and breast, and cried. while Sakyamuni Buddha was still alive. be astounded" and did not explain the After Ananda entered the Buddha's Maudgalyayana, well known for his teachings. He entreated it three times, order, he constantly attended to the Buddha supernatural power, was born also as a and Sakyamuni Buddha refused it three for more than 20 years, and committed Brahmin's son, who became a disciple times. Sakyamuni Buddha began to all his sermons to memory. Therefore he of Samjaya. He was later converted explain the teachings of "Sho-ho Jisso" was renowned as the first and foremost in to Buddhism through the exhortation (all phenomenal things are themselves hearing the sermons. When Aniruddha of his friend Sariputra. Sariputra and the ultimate reality) through such polite told that Sakyamuni Buddha passed Maudgalyayana each had one hundred ceremonies. into Nirvana, Ananda felt sorry, and lost disciples, all of whom also became Many , gods and his mind, fell like a dead person on the followers of Sakyamuni Buddha after the goddesses, disciples, kings and followers, ground. Aniruddha nursed Ananda, conversions of their masters. and animals drawn in the picture of “The gave him pure water, and helped, him In chapter 2 (Expedients) of the Lotus Passing of Buddha into Nirvana,” grieved to get up. He said, "There are precious Sutra, Sakyamuni Buddha arose tranquilly over the death of Sakyamuni Buddha. Buddha teachings. We should repay with insight of samadhi and addressed Aniruddha was one of the elder disciples our obligation to the Buddha," and Sariputra, "Profound and immeasurable who managed the Buddha's funeral. He encouraged Ananda to regain his right is the wisdom of the Buddhas. The gate to dozed in front of Sakyamuni Buddha mind. After the Buddha's Nirvana, their wisdom is hard to enter and difficult when he was a beginner of the practice. Ananda recited the sermons which were “The Passing of Buddha into Nirvana” to understand." Then Sariputra aware of Sakyamuni Buddha scolded him severely. later compiled as a collection of . preserved at Ishikawa Prefecture Myojo-ji

Lotus Sutra) and a collection of Nichiren European members. All of our members Nichiren Shu Italy Renkoji Shonin’s writings in Italian, together with and believers are now working in earnest the re-launching of our website Nichiren to prepare for this most historic event with By Rev. Shoryo Tarabini only once or twice per year. In an attempt Shu Europa which will first be opened the determination not only towards its to alleviate this problem, I also try to visit in Italian, but soon to be followed in success, but also that it will foster a new era The year 2010 has been quite a busy the various areas and countries on a regular French, Spanish, and English. These three for Nichiren Shu throughout our continent year for us since moving our temple from basis, but that is never enough to truly foster publications will be a first for Nichiren Shu. and beyond. Renkoji members from all the comfortable outskirts of Milano to the a sense of community, while strengthening However, in the case of the Italian over Europe and Africa will come together more out of the way and snowy Piemontese and deepening each individual’s faith and language Threefold Lotus Sutra, it will be at one time and in one place, for the very countryside - an hour from Milano, Torino, understanding of Nichiren Shu Buddhism. a first also for the entire Italian Buddhist first time just to celebrate this important Genova, and just 2 hours from the French So we hold monthly and bi-monthly community as well. Up until now, the SGI event and shared our faith with the many border. meetings over Skype with all the European published their version of Kumarajiva’s 28 priests and believers from Japan and As mentioned in my previous report, this groups and broadcast special events on our chapter Lotus Sutra while another version the USA. We are all truly excited about year has witnessed membership growth in internet television station called Nichiren based on the Sanskrit text in 27 chapters being able to host such a special event, Italy and other western European countries, Shu TV, or on YouTube and Facebook. In was translated and published by Biblioteca and look forward to warmly welcoming widening its sphere throughout Europe addition, recently our Roman members Universale Rizzoli in 2001. After the everyone to our temple of Renkoji. and even onto the African continent. created for us Nichiren Shu Radio to release of the first volume of the Muryogi On 5th September 2010, Mr. Gabriel compliment our television broadcasts. Sutra, this two-year translation project will De Luca donated a loft of his home to The other major problem as one might continue on to finish translating into Italian establish the first Nichiren Shu Dojo in imagine, is language. Each country has its not only the 28 chapters of the entire Lotus Lleida (outside of Barcelona), Spain, and own language. And to be honest, outside Sutra but also the closing sutra of the Kan it was also on this day that we formally of the UK and some northern European Fugen Bosatsu Gyoho-Kyo (Observing established Nichiren Shu España. countries, English might be understood the Dharma Practices of In addition to major Buddhist more widely than it was a few years ago, Fugen Sutra). The entire Threefold Lotus events such as Obon, Oeshiki, Jodo-e but as far as Buddhist study is concerned, Sutra currently exists only in English, etc.. every week we conduct in depth if materials are not written or presented Dutch, German, French, and Spanish by studies on: the Threefold Lotus Sutra, in each country’s own language, only a an array of publishers, however an Italian the Sublime Writings of our Founder limited few are able to fully understand version up until now was never released. Nichiren Shonin and basic Buddhist the teachings. Therefore everything Our work here in Europe will not stop concepts. We regularly hold Shodaigyo must to be translated. We do not have the here. From the 23rd to the 25th of April, the Rev. Tarabini with Renkoji members and monthly Samugyo (clearing the luxury to open up an English book and first French General Pilgrimage to Renkoji temple in service to the Buddha) as just start reading and studying it together. with a 3-day retreat will be held. In the a way to further cultivate Buddhism We must prepare everything ourselves. Springtime, Daiseionji Temple in Germany within our faith, practice and daily life. We cannot use any of the rich array of is scheduled to host the 2nd European It has been interesting to note that as English language Buddhist materials Nichiren Shu Believer’s Conference. our membership grows, a number of that NBIC has worked so hard to put On 10th-11th September, the official growing pains have also arisen. These are out. Consequently, many members in Grand Opening Ceremony of Guhozan actually happy problems and welcome France, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, and Renkoji Temple in Cereseto, will be held challenges which we are all working Poland work together with me to translate together with celebratory cultural events together to resolve so that Nichiren Shu many of these and other materials into which will be opened to the general public Renkoji members in front of the Gohonzon might grow even further and spread deeper Italian, French, Spanish, and Polish. and a one-day conference for all visiting roots throughout the European continent. As a result of this second more serious Nichiren Shu members, believers, and What are these problems? First of all, it “problem”, however, we are very happy followers. During the ceremony, we are also is the overall distance not only within each to announce that in commemoration hoping to be able to have a Gagaku concert country, but country to country which often of Nichiren Shonin’s 790th birthday and Wasan sung in both Japanese and makes it physically and financially difficult on 16th February 2011 (according to Italian. We look forward to being able to to gather all the members in the temple at Japanese counting tradition), we are now host many visiting Nichiren Shu ministers one given time. Everyone tries to come on working to publish our first edition of the from Japan and the USA. Furthermore, a regular basis, when they can. But in the Nichiren Shu in Spanish; the four temples in Japan have told us that they case of distant members, often due to the Muryogi Sutra (the Sutra of Innumerable have also begun to organize a pilgrimage high expense, this means visiting the temple Meanings - first sutra within the Threefold to lend strong support to Renkoji and the Members volunteering work for the temple 4 No.182, February 1, 2011 Nichiren Shu News

everyone was given a bell to ring. an ardent Nichiren Shu follower officiated by Ven. Nichiyu Then at midnight, we chanted from Japan. She had been active Mochida head of the Nichiren Temple Events the Odaimoku once and then in building schools, orphanages Shu International Fellowship everyone rang their bell. We and medical clinics to help the Association, accompanied continued doing this 108 times. I people in need. She believed by Rev. Nichii Watanbe, Rev. Nichiren Mission of working towards the celebration recorded this and it sounds really that the road to happiness was Seiko Ito, and several other Hawaii of the 100th anniversary of our nice! Everyone really felt moved to chant the Odaimoku and venerable priests from Japan. Nichiren Mission of Hawaii that By Bishop Shingyo Imai by the slow and contemplative spread the teachings of the Lotus Over 100,000 attendees will be held in 2012. In celebration pace of the chanting and ringing Sutra. The property on which the crowded the temple premises Three Objectives to of the 100th anniversary, I bells. In the morning we had temple was built is owned by the to join in the service and chant Achieve in 2011 propose to hold a special opening our first service of the year father of Ms. Sulekha Kumbhare, the Odaimoku in unison. ceremony for the establishment which concluded with everyone former Minister of Environment Eleven years have passed of a Japanese Cultural School writing on an ema (prayer of Maharashtra state. since “Namu Myoho Renge Happy New Year! I would here at the Nichiren Mission like to share my New Year's board) which we hung outside. Every November, on the Kyo” was introduced to this to help in spreading Buddhist I was invited by refugees from day of the full moon, a special region. The Buddha’s wish for resolution with you to achieve values among people in three things for the Nichiren Bhutan to conduct a service anniversary service is held. the happiness of all mankind Hawaii, especially for children. and blessing for their Buddhist This year the ceremony was has rooted itself in this land. Mission of Hawaii. First, I Needless to say, I cannot community. This afternoon I gave would like to put my effort into achieve any of these objectives by reorganizing the Young Buddhist blessings and amulets to over 200 myself without your cooperation. Bhutanese as they all chanted the Association of the Nichiren This Nichiren Mission is your Mission. Recently, the Fujinkai Odaimoku to the sound of four place to practice Buddhism. of our temple members beating (women’s association) has been Please don’t hesitate to speak up very active under its chairperson, the uchiwadaiko. It was really or take action if you think you a fantastic opportunity to share Mrs. Yoshiko Imai, assisted by can contribute something for the vice-chairpersons, Mrs. Grace the Odaimoku and help others. betterment and advancement Almost all of those present today Yagi and Mrs. Carol Nagano of our Mission. We can do it and the other Fujinkai members. have been in the United States less only if we are united in one than a year and have undergone It is very taxing for the Fujinkai spirit; that is the guidance of to thoroughly support all the many changes in their lives. It our Founder, Nichiren Shonin. was a truly humbling experience. events we have within the year, Let us be united in one so I would like to re-establish spirit so that we may achieve Nichiren Buddhist the Young (Spirit) Buddhist these three objectives for Association of the Nichiren our descendants’ happiness. Kannon Temple of Mission. The YBA would be in Nevada charge of planning and execution Honolulu Myohoji of events throughout the year. By Bishop Shokai Kanai Priests from Japan in front of Ryuguji Temple This would be done with Temple cooperation with other internal By Rev. Josho Yamamura Hoshimatsuri and Setsubun organizations such as our service will be held on Sunday, Board of Directors, Bon Dance New Ofuda and Omamori February 6, from 10:30 a.m. Committee, Fujinkai and the (for the house and car) have been Setsubun means “to divide Sunday School. I envision the prepared and will be available the seasons” in Japanese. It is YBA taking a leadership role for purchase from January 1. The the eve of spring according to in the planning and support of name “Myohoji” will be inserted the Japanese zodiac calendar. our Mission’s New Year Party, on it. Myohoji has made their own The actual day of Setsebun is picnic and entertainment after T-shirts with the sumie design of February 3. the Shin-Bon Service and the Myohoji Busshari Tower on it During the service, those Moon Festival. My hope is that designed by Mrs. Hisae Shouse. born in the year of the Rabbit many members will join YBA A charity concert by tenor will toss roasted soybeans to the no matter how old they are Josho Yamamura accompanied congregation to chase away evil because YBA means “Young by pianist Ms. Beebe Freitas spirits. Those who were born in (Spirit) Buddhist Association.” and dance performance by the year 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, My second objective is the Ms. Keiko Fujii, will be held 1951, 1939, and 1927 are all realization of a Buddhist liturgy on Saturday, January 29, from born in the year of the Rabbit. or service that is completely in 6:30 p.m. at the Honolulu According to the Chinese English for those who do not Myohoji Hall. Admission is free calendar, this is the year of the understand Japanese. Of course, and the concert is open to all. Rabbit and the Seventh Star which we will still perform services denotes Evening, Fall, Money Rev. Nichiyu Mochida officiating the ceremony in the Japanese style. We, as Nichiren Buddhist and Pleasure. This means that ministers, will remain flexible there will be a lot of coming and depending on the needs of our Temple of Charlotte going of money. Please be careful members, whether they prefer By Rev. Ryusho Jeffus on how you spend your money. to hold their memorial services, The location of the star also funerals, weddings, and blessings indicates that it is wise to avoid in English or Japanese. I am living and moving your business particularly interested in making either to the east and/or the west. a few changes to the English liturgy, such as the “Verses for Ryuguji Celebrates Opening the Sutra” and the “Four Vows”. With the input of Rev. 11th Anniversary Eisei Ikenaga, who was brought By Noriko Tsubonuma up in Hawaii, I have better Nichirensyu News Co, Ltd. understanding of how native Rev. Jeffus blessing the Bhutanese refugees English speakers feel concerning The 11th anniversary of specific English translations of We just had a wonderful series Ryuguji Temple at Kamptee, Buddhist liturgy that have been of services here at Myoshoji. Maharashtra state, India was held translated through the years by We literally ‘rang’ in the New on Sunday, November 21, 2010. Japanese-speaking ministers. Year by having a Ceremony This temple was built with the My last resolution is to keep of Bells. Prior to midnight support of Ms. Noriko Ogawa, Priests and attendees fill the Main Hall Nichiren Shu News

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