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
Q. I know chanting Odaimoku is the most important part of the practice. Is there anything else you could suggest, such as an added prayer? (Questioned by a non-HBS-member American man) A. You can make prayers for anything you want … Read More
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
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
<< 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
Tatsuto Katayama(Member of Myoshoji Temple, Kurashiki, Okayama Pref., Japan) Though it may be a bit long, I would like to share a wonderful story with you. I was born in January 1953 as the first son and the fourth child … Read More
Q. Some friends of mine belong to a religious cult from Japan, and they believe that they can shine the light of God through their hands. It is very similar to what is called “Johrei.” In the view of HBS … Read More
Seiko Oda(Member of Kōsenji temple, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Pref., Japan) I have been an HBS follower for 10 years at Kōsenji temple. I would like to tell you about why a woman like me who was prejudiced against religion suddenly turned … Read More
Most people only worry about others’ eyes Followers also worry about Buddha’s eyes Gokyōka (No. 484)—didactic poem by Nissen Shōnin (the Complete Writings of Nissen Shōnin Vol. 15, p. 122) Since most people in the world don’t understand the world … 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