Food – not only for the soul ^_^
I often get asked what we eat. I mean if there are any specific rules regarding what my husband can or cannot eat as a Buddhist priest and if these rules apply to me as his wife in any way. … Read More
Higan – thinking about those no longer with us
In Japanese culture there is a strong connection with ancestors that is manifested in many ways. In Shinto religion there is cult of ancestors and people pray both for and to people who passed away. Praying for them might be … Read More
Neko Sensei on Ice
It seems ice skating is not a very popular sport in Japan, at least in the area where I live. Most people tried it only a few times in their lives if at all and I haven’t met anyone who … Read More
The day everything changed (i.e. my little Japanese wedding) – part 1
Japanese weddings are a very confusing topic for me. You can often see pictures of brides clad in white wedding kimono called shiromuku taken by lucky tourists visiting Shinto shrines at just the right moment. However, it seems this kind … Read More
New Year continued – Neko Sensei and Children Games at the Temple…
January is the season of beginnings in Japan (as probably everywhere else in the world), so people do a lot of hatsu things, hatsu meaning first – in this case first time in the new year. You can watch the … Read More
First breath of spring…
Japan is really attached to its changing seasons. One of the first questions they ask all foreigners is “do you have four seasons in your country?”. For me it was always a little strange as four seasons (or actually sometimes … Read More
New year, new beginning…
“I am always at the beginning…” – a quote widely attributed to Buddha. However, as I cannot identify the source I will not claim Buddha actually said that. I like the feeling though. Among other things, it makes you remember … Read More
CHERRY BLOSSOM—Model of Way of Life HBS Believers Should Follow
In Japan, the cherry blossom season is about to be over. When the Japanese hear the word flower, the first thing that comes to mind is the cherry blossom. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom for only one week and … Read More
Agradecimento—ブラジル教講の皆様へ〔感謝の言葉〕
Na ocasião da visita do Sumo Pontífice, sinceramente, posso dizer que me emocionei pela calorosa recepção, Gohouko e atividades realizadas por todos os fiéis. Como auxiliar do Sumo Pontífice, já visitei e viajei à várias localidades, mas confesso que nunca … Read More
Joninshiki—Promotion Ceremony to Noke (Rank of Master)
Once a year, a memorial service for Nichiren Shonin called Kosoe is held at the head temple Yuseiji on Sunday closest to the anniversary of Nichiren Shonin’s death, October 13. On the day before Kosoe, a promotion ceremony of HBS … Read More