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No. 185 August 1, 2011 1 World Missionary Conference in Minobu Rev. Kanjo Bassett the 8 members of International Executive the Nichiren Shonin’s grave (Gobyosho) to Japanese population is shrinking, the country Committee giving all the opportunity to listen pay respects followed by a short memorial has to rebuild, and Nichiren Shu temples in The 8th World Missionary Conference and engage in group discussions and find ceremony held in memory of Oversea’s Japan face shrinking income in the years was held was held from June 15th to the 17th solutions. ministers. This was followed by 2 days of ahead. starting with a short opening ceremony at the Previous conferences were held in group discussions. On the last day, the missionaries attended head office of Nichiren Shu then moving to but this year reflected the restrained mood in The challenges facing Nichiren Shu the Kaibyakue service at Kuonji temple Minobusan for the main event. The annual Japan after the Great East Japan Earthquake missionaries are many: declining Japanese celebrating the day of Nichiren’s arrival at conference is an important meeting to and tsunami disasters. Most of the conference American temple populations in America, Minobusan in 1274. It was a fitting end to the discuss missionary challenges and the state took place in Minobu University classrooms. the shortage of native speaking missionaries conference to reflect on Nichiren Shonin’s of propagating the and Nichiren’s Several missionaries said, “It’s like being back in Latin American, the need for more challenges in his own time as the missionaries teachings outside of Japan. This year 17 at school.” books and teaching materials in several headed back to their missions to face their missionary ministers attended along with The first order of business was a visit to languages. All of this takes place while the challenges with renewed spirits and resolve.

(clockwise from top) Only steps remain at Myojoji Temple in Iwate prefecture after the tsunami, Rev. Komano talking to evacuee at Kannon Kyokai Miyagi prefecture, Fallen statue of Nichiren Shonin at Unzanji Miyagi prefecture, Rev. Watanabe and members of the Shumuin collecting donations at Kamata Station, Volunteers clearing rubble at Myojoji, praying for victims of the tsunami

extend the lecture even if we had not completed lectures but also an exchange of ideas Hokekyo Lecture in Cambodia the schedule. After the explanation of Chapter or discussions with Japanese Buddhists. 26 (Darani) we had to take time out for Q&A. Afterwards, all the ministers assembled By Rev. Tsuoh Yokoi In the message, Rev. Watanabe mentioned Many questions were asked about Nichiren Shu. to do a Peace March and joint prayer at Missionary Department, Shumuin how thankful the were to For example: Why other than the Lotus Killing Fields, where thousands of people receive donations from villages near Phon Sutra are not recited in Nichiren Shu? Why were killed during the Pol Pot Regime. On June 7, 2011, the Sixth Hokekyo Penh where landmines were still a threat. is the Hokekyo the ultimate Sutra? Why The , and Muslims Lecture was held in Phnom Penh, Also the feeling of “wanting to do something does Nichiren Shu bring the Odaimoku first assembled to hold a prayer for world peace. Cambodia. Catuddisa (a group for Japan” was deeply felt and appreciated. before all other things and no other special On June 9, Rev. Noda held a talk for some supporting the development of villages in The Hokekyo Lecture in Cambodia has training? If Nichiren Shu expects to receive villagers. The theme of his speech was “Helping Cambodia), the Ministry of Cult and been continuing since 2006 and this is the peace through the Odaimoku what makes one another and cooperation within the of Cambodia, and Nichiren Shu have been sixth year. From the second year, the study it special compared to other ? So community.” This theme was a request from supporting this activity. Religious members of the Hokekyo, chapter by chapter, has many questions were asked concerning the Cambodian side. During the dictatorship from different groups, Islamic groups, and been conducted by Rev. Yosei Ikegami, of Nichiren Shu and Hokekyo, which showed of Pol Pot, people did not assemble to carry minority ethnic groups of about 150 people Minobusan University. This time, the schedule that the participants were really eager to learn. out things because they feared government crowded the Basak Hall in Phnom Penh. was to cover from Chapter 22 (Transmission) After the lecture, I asked some participants pressure. Everything was done on an individual The event started off with the national anthem through Chapter 28 (Encouragement of their impression. Many said that they were basis. Now, even after the civil war, the villagers of Cambodia followed by a prayer by a 100 Universal-Sage ). Whenever we happy to have an opportunity to study do not know how to cooperate with one priests all chanting in unison. Mr. Min Khin, the hold sessions with Theravada Buddhists, we something about a Japanese Buddhist sect. another. This is one of the reasons for the minister of the Ministry of Cult and Religion must keep in mind that the priests cannot take They also said that they wanted to make slow development among the villagers. They welcomed the attendees and then gave a their meals after noon (), therefore the use of the words of the Hokekyo and use listened intently to Rev. Noda’s lecture in English silent prayer for the lost lives of the disastrous lectures had to end before noon. We could not it in their meditation. Some wanted not only that was translated into the Khmer language. earthquake that hit Japan on March 11. He was also surprised that Nichiren Shu was able to hold the Hokekyo lecture in Cambodia at such hard times and prayed for the earliest recovery of the devastated areas. He also said he hoped that this friendship between the two countries would continue. Before the lecture began, Rev. Kangyo Noda, the minister in charge of Nichiren Shu Southeast Asia read a message from Chief Administrator, Rev. Shobin Watanabe. being constructed Stupa being constructed Stupa being constructed 2 No.185, August 1, 2011 Nichiren Shu News Buddhism and International Society (4)

Rev. Kanshu Naito, Ph.D

Buddhism and America (3) diversification of 1774 against all demands imposed by and experimental nation. He actually r e l i g i o u s Britain, that was the “Intolerable Acts” survived with thoughts changing in the ages Towards the end of 17th century the denominations and, after the Boston Tea Party (1773), a between Puritanism and reason. He, who reins of the theocratic government began what was more, resistance movement against the Tea gave form to a model in this new nation, a to be shaken and new values came to urged the nation Act. The British Army and the colony self-made man, depicted his own attitude captivate people as the expansion of the and churches to be militia collided at Concord and Lexington about life vividly in his most important colonies began. Before that time, religion separated. These and the Revolutionary War began. work, The Autobiography (1818). In this or belief was the important, but slowly also proved to The drafting committee of the autobiography which Americans still now the “age of reason” or the “age of the have been popular declaration, consisting of Thomas Jefferson often read, we can understand how well he enlightenment” began. The colonies Rev. movements leading (1743-1826), Benjamin Franklin (1706-90), acquired Puritan morals and that he spared developed geographically, too. However, Kanshu Naito to the Revolutionary John Adams (1735-1826), etc. promulgated no effort to put them into practice. Here he since the British king tried to own more War. Because the democratized thought the Declaration of Independence on showed 13 virtues to practice in his daily colonies at this time, the regal power and of salvation, teaching the proof that July 4, 1776 and the 13 colonies became life. Like an active and practical man, he big capitalists were linked closely and people were selected by God consisted in independent of their mother country, the gave these virtues from the easier one to came to have common interests with simple and innocent hearts which could British Empire. The Revolutionary War the difficult in his practice. Here are some each other. These powers caused big gaps experience religious passion pushed their ended up in a victory for the colonies interesting virtues: 1. TEMPERANCE: to appear between themselves and the individual values to the front and taught in 1781. The independence of America Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation. common people. As the number of people them that they did not need to be afraid of was officially recognized by the Treaty 2. SILENCE: Speak not but what may moving around increased with activated the rulers, so-called “political authority”. of Paris in 1783. The spirits of the benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling distributions of goods, land became the We again understand how religion Declaration of Independence are based conversation. 9. MODERATION: Avoid target for speculation. Unstable factors at helped to save people both politically on the fundamental idea that “All men are extremes; forbear resenting injuries so the bottom of their consciousness clearly and socially in this case and was closely created equal.” The federal government much as you think they deserve. Especially appeared under these circumstances. related with political activities. Time went was indispensable for the achievement it is interesting that No. 9, seems to show “The Great Awakening” which aimed by with rivalry between belief and reason. of human unalienable rights, "http:// a universal way of life quite similar to the to re-establish religion, arose at such a Britain continued to levy heavy taxes en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life,_liberty_and_ teaching of Buddha taking the middle road time. These movements began in New on America, its colonies, and to force the_pursuit_of_happiness" Life, Liberty between two extremities as one of the main Jersey in the 1720’s and spread all over them to bear economical burden even and the pursuit of Happiness,” and the principles. Puritanism stays unswerving in New England later. These were surges in the 18th century when America was Constitution of the United States was born. the center of the Americans’ hearts as the of religious devotions appealing to not getting more independent. The colonists It was Franklin who was one of the mental backbone of this nation constructed individual intelligence but emotion, free absolutely opposed the Sugar Act and members of the drafting committee of on the basis of reason and ideal. from the authorities of clergymen and the Stamp Act. Twelve colonies decided independence and who was looked upon as (To be continued) churches, and got connected with the to hold the Continental Congress in a representative American in this idealistic

Nichiren Shu Renkoji Temple Rev. Kanno Preaches (13) Rev. Shoryo Tarabini chanting-namu-myoho-renge-kyo If they hear the Dharma, /15929696?productTrackingConte Some will attain enlightenment; I am most happy to announce that the xt=author_spotlight_125259718_ Others will be reborn in heaven. book I recently authored, Odaimoku: The Living beings in the evil regions will decrease; Significance of Chanting Namu Myoho And those who do good patiently will increase. Renge Kyo based on the writings and (, Chapter VII: teachings of Nichiren Shonin, has just The Parable of a Magic City) been published by Renkoji Editions and released by a publishing firm in the United To Do Good Patiently States. Besides the original Italian edition, When we listen to the teaching of the Buddha Sakyamuni, recite and practice the book is now available in English the Lotus Sutra, the conclusive teaching of the Buddha Sakyamuni and downloadable in both pdf and epub in his whole life, verbally or in one’s mind, the world will naturally formats. The full paperback version will become peaceful, and at the same time, “those who do good be soon available in the next 3-4 weeks. patiently will increase.” Consequently, the world will turn to good.

Please also note that by purchasing a It is urged to unite for restoration after the disastrous copy of this book, after publishing and earthquake and tsunami of March 11. This can be accomplished production costs, a portion of the book only when we follow the above teaching of the Lotus Sutra. fee will go to the temple as a donation to Nichiren Shonin teaches us, the whole world will become happy and peaceful support Renkoji Temple and our Dharma when the politicians, government officers, entrepreneurs, employees, adults, propagation activities. If interested in educators, and family members lead the life with the spirit of the Lotus purchasing a downloadable copy, it may Sutra and the heart of the Odaimoku. Selfish individualism is still rampant be done through the following link: in our country. However, I wish for the fastest possible restoration from http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/ the earthquake disaster and the spiritual restoration of our entire country. odaimoku-the-significance-of- Attendee writing a get-well message

Events from August to September 2011

July 29th to Aug. 5th: Lay member’s retreat in Texas by NONA Sept.3rd: Memorial service for Niko Shonin Aug. 2nd to Sept.5: Annual 3rd Shingyo Dojo at Minobusan Sept.10th: Opening ceremony of Renkoji Temple in Italy Aug. 6th to Aug. 7th: Lay member’s retreat at Nichiren Shu of U.K. Sept.11th: Ray member’s retreat at Renkoji Temple in Italy Aug. 13th to 15th : Obon Sept.12th: Service to commemorate the Tatsunokuchi Incidents Aug. 15th: Memorial service at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery for Sept.17th:Memorial service for Nisshin Shonin the Unknown War Dead sponsored by Nichiren Shu Sept.18th to 19th : Grand service at …….. Aug. 27th: Service to commemorate the Matsubagayatsu Incident Sept.20th to 26th : Autumn Higan (equinox) Week July to Aug.: Summer schools for elementary and junior high school students held at Nichiren Shu temples throughout Japan By Rev. Tsuoh Yokoi

Acknowledgment of “Gien Fund ” Nichiren Shu would like to thank world. The donations through the Japan missions and temples are being distributed areas. We ask you for your continued everyone for their generous donations to Red Cross, Nichiren Shu International to the devastated Nichiren Shu temples support to help Japan recover from this the “Gien Fund” received from all over the Support Fund and individual overseas and its members in the Tohoku and Kanto terrible natural disaster. Nichiren Shu News No.185, August 1, 2011 3 Small Talk on Various Topics of Buddhism (7)

By Rev. Gyokai Sekido, Ph.D T’ien-t’ai or the Sutra was better than the attain in the future. It is as if systemized what others. Chih-i refuted them, asserting the Five Periods of the Buddha’s a great harvest had been reaped in autumn, was preached during supremacy of the Lotus Sutra by the Five- Teachings leaving nothing more than gleaning for the these five periods by Period and Eight Teaching classification. Nirvana Sutra,” Thus the Nirvana Sutra itself During the lifetime of the Buddha, a the Buddha, in Eight The Nirvana Sutra compared the Buddha’s implies that it is inferior to the Lotus Sutra. great number of teachings were practiced. Teaching categories teachings to the five flavors of fresh milk, The T’ien-t’ai doctrine, classifies the (four types and cream, curdled milk, butter, and ghee. Buddha’s lifetime teachings according to four methods of Refined milk was the best drink to cure the following five periods. teaching), insisting all diseases. The T’ien-t’ai doctrine applied Rev. ・ The period in which the Kegon- Gyokai Sekido that his ultimate these five flavors to the five periods of the gyo (the Garland Sutra) is delivered. This intent was expressed teachings of Buddha during His lifetime, sutra describes the state of Buddha’s in the Lotus Sutra. Following this T’ien-t’ai asserting the “supreme taste” to the Lotus Enlightenment that was expounded after doctrine, Nichiren Shonin emphasized the Sutra and the Nirvana Sutra period. Fresh the first three weeks (or two weeks) after supremacy of the Lotus Sutra teachings. milk is the Garland sutra period, cream is the Buddha attained Enlightenment. It is A great number of sutras were compiled the Agama Sutra period, curdled milk is not however, the direct record of Buddha’s in India. Those sutras were translated into the Hodo Sutra period, butter is the Hannya preachings. Chinese and imported one after another to Sutra period and clarified butter (ghee) is ・In the next 12 years, the Agon (Agama) China. As each sutra was imported in no the Lotus and Nirvana Sutra period. The period, the Buddha preached the particular order, the comparative research clarified butter is the last and most refined Hinaya sutras. for the sutras became more popular in of the milk products. ・In the following eight years, the . The Master T’ien-t’ai T’ien-t’ai Chih-i regarded the Nirvana Hodo period, Buddha preached various (538-97) described this as “Three Southern Sutra together with the Lotus Sutra, as the . and Seven Northern Masters”. At the most supreme of all the sutras preached ・ In the next 22 years, the Hannya time, there existed three main schools of by the Buddha. Nichiren Shonin followed (Wisdom) period, Buddha preached Buddhism in the south of China and seven this doctrine of T’ien-t’ai Chih-i but he the Hannya-kyo (Mahaprajnaparamita in the north. It was centered in the south of considered the Nirvana Sutra to be the (Wisdom) Sutra. the Yangtze River and north of the Yellow teaching to save those who were missed ・In the last years, Buddha preached the River Though the systems of comparative by the Lotus Sutra. The Nirvana Sutra Lotus Sutra and on the last day of His studies of Buddhist doctrines differed, they says,” In the Lotus Sutra 8,000 Shravaka Lotus Sutra in miniature scripture, mission, He preached the Nirvana Sutra. all agreed that either the Garland Sutra (disciples of the Buddha) are guaranteed to preserved at Kokuzenji Temple, Hiroshima

propagate Namu Myoho Renge Kyo. Third Nichiren Shu Workshop in South America There are many difficulties and there is so much to do but I can see a ray of hope. By Rev. Yodo Okuda there. However, it was requested from the In Sao Paolo, the lecture theme This spring a Shami from Brazil completed Brazil, Hokekyoji Peruvian side to hold it in Tacna, a smaller was “Attaining Nirvana through the Shingyo Dojo and has become a full- city with a population of about 300,000, in Odaimoku” and “Ichinensanzen.” Since fledged Nichiren Shu minister. When he The third Nichiren Shu workshop in southern Peru close to the Chilean border. both topics are difficult I made sure that returns to Brazil, he will be a great support South America was held on April 30, May1, I must admit I should have chosen a it was carried out by a reliable interpreter. for us here in South America. I hope there May 7 and 8 inviting Rev. Chishin Hirai of different day because Sunday, May 1 was Since it was Mother’s Day, only 12 are many more to come after him. I will NBIC as guest speaker. The sessions were a national Peruvian holiday dedicated participants attended the workshop, do my best to support these ministers. held in two places; On April 30 and May to the late Pope Paul II and the same however, they were the members who 1 in Peru and May 7 and 8 in Sao Paulo. day was Labor Day in Brazil. In South always came to the Sunday service. The first workshop ever to be held in America, people like to spend national There were a lot of questions asked South America was held in June 2008, holidays with their family so I knew during the session and everyone was very the year commemorating the centennial that there would not be a great turnout. eager to learn. Although the workshop of Japanese immigrants to Brazil. This On April 30 and May 1, seven attendees went far beyond the scheduled time, was a grand event inviting guest speakers participated. I gave a presentation in the lecturers and the attendees came Rev. Zeho Miwa from Minobusan Portuguese on “ Road to Becoming together with a common interest. Though University and others from the Nichiren a Bodhisattva” on April 30 and on I had chosen the wrong days for the May 1 my presentation was on “ The workshop, I was satisfied with the results. Shu Headquarters. After this event in Sao Shami Rogers, Ryuoh Faulconer and Paolo, Rev. Hirai and I went to Monte Odaimoku within the Society.” Since At present, the number of non-Japanese Myokei Caine-Barrett Video, Uruguay, to hold a small group I knew that the attendees did not have members has over-ridden the number session there. The second worshop was much knowledge about Nichiren Shu, I of Japanese members. Also there are held on a smaller scale with former made the presentations simple in order to no members of Japanese ancestry in Nichiren Shu Missionary Department get the people more involved. Rev. Hirai Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Peru. Director, Rev. Osada and Rev. Hirai in gave a talk on the general outline of the I hear that in the United States also, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The one we had Lotus Sutra in English. The translations the number of American ministers is this spring was the third official workshop. were done from Portuguese to Spanish increasing which means that “Namu As I mentioned earlier, the first half of and from English to Spanish with the Myoho Renge Kyo” is slowly being the workshop was held in Peru. At first we help of Peruvian Shami Yoko Quimper. accepted by non-Japanese believers. wanted to have it in Lima, the capital, since Although it was the first time to hold My goal is to introduce Nichiren Shu there was contact person there and there the workshop in Tacna, because of the ministers from South America and Shami Rogers, Ryuoh Faulconer and are many Japanese community members small group we did not have any problems. together with them I would like to Myokei Caine-Barrett

cold the first week.” She plans to build We will be running articles from 2 Shingyo Dojo Graduates a small temple when she goes back to other graduates, Rev. Myoran Giffords Indonesia in 2012 and assist Rev. Noda. of Toronto and Rev. Chiso Inoue of the Rev. Kanjo Bassett and sitting seiza was for so long was Congratualtions to both graduates. Los Angeles temple in the next issue. the hardest part because of my weight” Rev. Eiyo Anderson of Brazil and When Rev. Anderson goes back to Sao Rev. Myoufu Ervinna of Indonesia Paulo in 2012, he plans on helping Rev. recently graduated from Shingyo Okuda with the South American mission. Dojo. Both graduates trained at “South America is a very large area to Joenji Temple in Tokyo and felt their cover and I anticipate a lot of travel. One time there had prepared them well. day I hope to bring a group of pilgrims to Rev. Anderson said, “Japanese was Minobu and also climb Shichimensan.” the biggest hurdle to overcome, the Rev. Ervinna said her first week language was so different from what was the hardest. “My voice is not very I had studied in Brazil.The first week strong and I stressed it by chanting as Shami Rogers, Ryuoh Faulconer and Shami Rogers, Ryuoh Faulconer and (of Shingyo Dojo) was very stressful loud as I could. Because of it I caught a Myokei Caine-Barrett Myokei Caine-Barrett 4 No.185, August 1, 2011 Nichiren Shu News

Renkoji Temple, Italy to someday help me to be able India (in the Himalayas). These Rev. Shoryo Tarabini to buy a set of Itto Ryoshon statues are very similar to Temple Events Shishi statues to show be Myokenji temple n and I have some wonderful news to able to demonstrate the world Minobusan, our Head Temple share with all of you. As you all of the of Nichiren Shu. I have enclosed Rev. Kawaguchi Retires coverage of the earthquake, the know in September we will have to people here in Europe. photos. Now these statues By Rev. Chitoku Kawaguchi students wanted to do something the Grand Opening of our temple Then a few weeks ago, Rev. are in the Hondo of Renkoji. for the young evacuees around in Cereseto. Nichiren Shu has Gyomyo Nakamura came here I, Chitoku Kawaguchi, have the same age as themselves and made this an official activity and from India and without me Honolulu, Myohoji retired from overseas ministry contacted Daiseionji. The event event of Nichiren Shu. They even even discussing what I had been and sub- of Southeast Asia was sponsored by the German made a poster with a photograph praying for, he told me he would By Helen Uruu, Treasurer as of February 13, 2011. I would Music Association, Wipperfurth of our temple and sent it to all like to make a donation to our Relief Funds like to express my gratitude for all Music Academy, businesses and Nichiren Shu temples in Japan temple of Itto Ryoson Shishi. your support for my propagation banks in the vicinity, and a piano and throughout the world. Itto Ryoson Shishi One activities in Southeast Asia and company that lent a grand piano The March 11, 2011 - Since I spent so much time Treasure Tower (Odaimoku), stating earthquake, tidal wave Hawaii. I hope that the strong free of charge for the concert. working on trying to finish the 2 Venerables (Shakyamuni faith in Southeast Asia and and nuclear blast in the Tohoku On the day of the performance, construction work for the Main and Taho Buddhas), 4 Masters Hawaii will continue forever. Kanto area of Japan, have caused the Mayor of Wipperfurth Hall of our Temple, I could not (4 of the Earth: I have returned to Kyoto and and his wife, members of the a great disaster with over 200,000 am collaborating with the Kyoto visit many people, even though Jogyo, Muhengyo, Jogyo and victims either displaced, damaged Catholic Church and audience many people have come here to Anryugyo) from Ceremony in the Hannari Travel Agency, to try ranging in age from the elderly homes, missing and loss of lives. and introduce the wonders of worship at the temple and also Air of Lotus Sutra. This is the 3 When the call was made on to students (approximately 120 show us their support. So, now I dimentional representation of the Kyoto to foreign tourists. I would attendees) came to Daiseionji. March 15, 2011, Myohoji like to take foreign visitors am trying to visit all the principle world of the Mandala Gohonzon. donated $1000 to the “American The students who had planned areas this summer throughout Yesterday, Rev. Nakamura came around Nichiren Shu temples in this event said, “Recently, Red Cross-Japan Earthquake Kyoto and teach them Shodaigyo there have been several natural Fund” via Central Pacific Bank. and Shakyo in English. Please disasters all over the world which Nichiren Shu Headquarters contact me when you are in has destroyed areas and killed also started the “Nichien Shu Kyoto. Also, I have set up a many people. We must help each Gien Fund”. This fund is to Web Page through Zuikohji, other even if we have different help the temple members and the temple where I reside. I am beliefs, cultures and backgrounds. also repairing of damaged trying to propagate to the foreign temples (3) and rebuilding residents of Kyoto. Please visit our We would like to support the of destroyed temples (5). temple when you come to Kyoto. victims in some way though it Myohoji also donated 100,000 With Gassho, Compassion, may be small. This concert is a and Respect, good way to show are feelings of yen to this fund which was hand Rev. Chitoku Kawaguchi concern for the Japanese people.” carried by Rev. Hosho Yamamura Rev. Steffens said in return,” to Minobusan’s Overseas’ I am sure your warm thoughts Ministers’ Meeting on June 12. CHARITY CONCERT will be delivered to all the people Temple friends enjoying themselves in the courtyard Myohoji wishes to thank all of HELD IN GERMANY in Japan. Thank you so much for you for your generous donations Nichiren Shu Shimbun giving your love and generosity.” made at this time of need. The After the concert a Catholic “Gien Fund” will be collected until September 22, 2011. Honolulu, Myohoji By Rev. Josho Yamamura Rev. Yamamura invited to perform with Hawaiian Musicians at the Aloha Music For Japan Charity Concert at the Aloha tower Temple friends enjoying themselves in the courtyard market place Auditorium Europe (and will again in autumn again from India and brought on Saturday April 30th. before the snowy wintry weather the statues, donating them to The contributions will be sent to comes upon us once again). Renkoji for our Grand Opening. the Japanese Red Cross. And also However, before leaving for I am still in shock and awe of this Rev. Yamamura and Japanese Temple friends enjoying themselves in the courtyard Japan a couple of weeks ago, marvelous donation and also how fame Jazz pianist Yoshiko I began teaching people once it came about.... coming all the Kishino and Japanese musicians On May 29, 2011, a charity nun commented,” This charity again about the meaning of the way from India after chanting the performed at the ISHIBASHI concert was held for the concert is a very meaningful Odaimoku as I began discussing Odaimoku specifically for this. TANZAN hall in Rissho victims of the Tohoku Kanto event. To help others through the meaning of the world of the It goes without saying, I am very university on Tuesday 14th June Earthquake at Daiseionji,(Rev. charity is something we must do Mandala Gohonzon. I wanted very grateful to Rev. Nakamura for the support and scholarship for Shokei Steffens) in Wipperfurth, as followers of God and Buddha.” to someday be able to show the for his donation. I hope you the Soma-city’s children who lost Germany. This concert was Many attendees said that there people the meaning of what I will all come in September and their loved ones at the earthquake. planned by the students of a heart goes out to all the victims talked about and began chanting again many times to see this The contributions sent music academy in Wipperfurth. and a total of 900 Euros (about to the Mandala Gohonzon, the wonderful gift to all of us from directly to Soma-city, After seeing continuous news 100,000 yen) was received. Buddha and Nichiren Shonin Rev. Nakamkura in Ladakh, Fukushima-prefecture.

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