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...
It Was Not Table Tennis that My Heart Was Seeking For
I was born in Nagoya City. My parents were both teachers and they were very busy everyday. When I was an elementary school student, I...
Anger is the Enemy
In November we had a special guest speaker from Japan, Mr. Yoshimura, visit us for a week. I learned a lot from him during such events as...
Miho-no-Matsubara A Famous Story from Japanese Noh Play
This is the story of Miho-no-Matsubara in Suruga province. There we see a long green stretch of pine trees along the beach with white...
Cooperation in the Philippines
This August in Manila there was a special speaking event. A Buddhist teacher, Mr. Shiina, came from Japan to give a talk on Buddhism at a...
