Since ancient times, the Lotus Sutra has been called “the king of sutras,” “the finest sutra,” or “the true teachings of Buddha.” It is the most popular Buddhist sutra and it is revered and worshiped widely around the world. Shakyamuni … Read More
The kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese writing) ‘Gan (元)’ in Gantan-e (元旦会) literally means “the first” or “the beginning,” ‘Tan (旦)’ means the sun appearing on the horizon, and ‘E (会)’ is a “Buddhist service.” Therefore, Gantan-e means the … Read More
Nissen Shonin (Seifu Nagamatsu) was born into the OOJI, a merchant family in Muro-machi, Takoyakushi-dori, Kyoto city at the end of the EDO period, in 1817 (the fourteenth year of Bunka era). He was naturally talented in art and literature, … Read More
Some time ago I received a query from Brazil about pocket Gohonzons, their shapes, and materials they can be made of, as well as qualifications required to draw and engrave a Gohonzon. So, I’ll just put all the answers here. … Read More
As one of the characteristics of HBS which is quite different from other Buddhist sects, there is a fundamental practice called Asa-sankei. Asa literally means “morning” and sankei is “visiting a temple.” Usually, the Buddhist service held every morning is … Read More
Honmon Happon is the eight chapters from chapter 15 Emerging from the Earth 従地涌出品第十五 through chapter 22 Entrustment 嘱累品第二十二, of the Lotus Sutra. HBS regards Honmon Happon as the most important teaching out of the Lotus Sutra. The reason is … Read More
One week with the date of the vernal equinox or autumnal equinox put in the middle is called Higan. Generally, the Japanese recall their ancestors and mourn for the departed souls visiting tombs or temples during the week. This Buddhist … Read More
Nichiryu Shonin was born as the son of Hisanori MOMOI, a samurai and Ume no kami (Captain of Umaryo, Right Division of Bureau of Horses) and Tomiko on October 14, 1385 (the fourteenth of the tenth month of the second … Read More
This threefold world is all my domain, and the living beings in it are all my children. Chapter 3 of the Lotsu Sutra, A Parable The Buddha said in the Lotus Sutra that every living being is a part of … Read More
Hurting others we hurt ourselvesThat is the law of the universe RacismInequalityMurder ViolenceCrueltyWar What are we doing?Let’s stop the destruction.The world needs us to unite. We are one – BuddhaWe are one – universeWe are one – life LOVE over … Read More
Yukie Morishita(Member of Myōshōji Temple in Kurashiki, Okayama Pref., Japan) The following are two stories that I would like to share with you. Stories of how I recovered from diseases, thanks to the HBS faith. The first is about a … Read More
Teruko Harada(member of Butsuryūji temple in Kobe, Hyogo Pref., Japan) I inherited HBS faith from my father and have been a follower all my life. Today I would like to tell you the stories of the two most wonderful blessings … Read More
From the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate to the Meiji Restoration, Nissen Shōnin (Seifū Nagamatsu), the founder of Honmon Butusyū Shū, lived through ever‐changing, and turbulent times. It was also the days of the Cholera pandemic. And since there … Read More
Q. A friend of mine is trying to take the Bar Exam. I am thinking I should pray for him to perform well. What kind of prayer should I make? A. I would recommend inviting your friend to the temple … Read More
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
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
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