About taking a picture of Gohonzons
About Taking a Picture of Gohonzons
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Q. Someone told me that we should not take pictures of Gohonzons. Could you explain why? A. Shortly after entering the priesthood, I wondered the same thing myself. I was told that taking pictures of the Gohonzon is rude, though … Read More

The Awakening of Your Buddha-Nature
The Awakening of Your Buddha-Nature
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Q. How do we deal with loved ones who don’t treat us well? A. Human relationships can be quite difficult at times. Despite this reality, HBS members often have the best of human relationships. When we chant the Odaimoku and … Read More

Improved Human Relations
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Jōichi Ochi(Member of Myōgenji temple, Okayama Pref.) There are 7.7 billion people living on earth right now. How many people do we meet in our lifetime? Looking back, I realize many of the people I met made my life better … Read More

Chant the Genuine Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō
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Q. Do you recommend that I chant directly to a wall? It’s a bit awkward with no Gohonzon at the moment, but I thought I’d ask your advice. A. Before acquiring a Gohonzon (upon your conversion), you can chant Odaimoku … Read More

Beauty Comes First
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Q. Should Odaimoku be pronounced Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō when I chant? A. No, you do not have to chant it this particular way. When you chant Odaimoku, you can pronounce it Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō. It will definitely be … Read More

The Power of Honmon Butsuryū Shū Part. 2
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<< Go back to Part. 1 They showed us to the main hall which has about sixty-six square meters of flooring, surrounded by a white wall. The morning service began with Rev. Chiaffi’s voice reciting the Mushiirai no Gomon in … Read More

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