The World of Suffering vs. the Pure Land
Out of curiosity, a man went to hell to see what it was like. It was about lunch time in hell. Many people were sitting on both sides of...
Buddhism Taught Me the Real Gratitude to Parents
My parents are Shinran followers. My mother is a Buddhist lecturer and my father is a painter. He paints pictures for Shinran Centers...
Conversation of Family Members The Key to Happiness
Let Us Forget the Kindness We Did Henry enters his sister Betty’s room Henry: Betty, I’m having trouble doing my English homework. Could...
Going Toward the Pure World
I am a Shinran follower, and also a Buddhist priest of East Hongwanji temple. My parents belonged to a Hongwanji temple in Fukui. I was...
Even a Capable Minister Is Embarrased for Not Being Aware of His Own Behavior
The Three Mirrors To know oneself is actually very difficult. You might be thinking, “No, that’s not true. I know myself well.” However,...
Shinran and the Purpose of Life
The Joy of Encountering Shinran Q: My life is so full of suffering that sometimes I wonder why I am living, and what the point of working...
Why Do We Extend Our Lives?
It’s been a month since I moved to Los Angeles. Previously, I was in Hokkaido, which is the coldest part of Japan, so I feel more...
Our Home, Titanic
One hundred years ago on April 14, RMS Titanic sank with the loss of 1514 lives. On centenary of the sinking, there is a lot of interest...
The Foundation of Buddhism is the Law That is True Anytime and Anywhere.
The Celebratory Gathering of Naze Ikiru 2 Brings Waves of Happiness. The celebratory gathering for the publication of Naze Ikiru 2 (the...
