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Overseas District Abbot Yul Otani gives his message for this year’s Hoonko, Shinran Shonin’s memorial. He was born and raised in Brazil and now lives in Kyoto, Japan.
A Message in Anxious Times
By Abbot Chōyū Ōtani
The rapid spread of the coronavirus has caused much anxiety in the last few weeks. I give my deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones due to Covid-19 and wish for the speedy recovery of those who contract the virus. I’d like to express deep gratitude to all caregivers who are sacrificing their own wellbeing to combat this horrific disease. Continue reading “A Message in Anxious Times”
In Crisis: A Wish Given to Us
Focusing Back on the Deep Wish Given to Us:
Turning Crisis into an Opportunity to Restore Our Humanity
By Bishop Hiroshi Tajima
We can’t predict what will happen to the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic. After careful consideration, here at Higashi Honganji’s mother temple (Shinshū Honbyō) we decided to conduct our annual Spring Service as scheduled. However, attendance will be limited to only headquarters office staff. Additionally in consideration of public health, we suspended all volunteer programs (Hōshidan) as of March 1 at our Dōbō Retreat Center. Continue reading “In Crisis: A Wish Given to Us”
Facing the Pandemic
By Bishop Noriaki Ito
As of now, the number of infections and those who have died from the COVID-19 pandemic in our country and across the world continues to rise. I’m wishing you the best during this extremely challenging time. Continue reading “Facing the Pandemic”
Shinshu Celebrations Planned
by Bishop Hiroshi Tajima
Happy New Year to all of you Jodo Shinshu followers across the world. I deeply appreciate your support of our temples and strength you bring to our Sangha. Continue reading “Shinshu Celebrations Planned”
Greeting From Next Abbot
By Rev. Chōyū Ōtani
To all of you Jodo Shinshu Buddhists, I wish you a Happy New Year! It’s a joy to welcome the year 2020 together with everyone in our sangha. Continue reading “Greeting From Next Abbot”