Bound by Being a Shinran Follower?
During a recent celebration, Takamori-sensei answered the question, “I will be bound when I become a Shinran Follower, won’t I?” He...
A Clear Distinction from Self-Power Buddhism
The Buddhist Teacher Takashi Watanabe visited Taiwan on November 12 late at night. The following day, he held a meeting with Shinran...
Plastic Surgery is So Popular in LA
Thank you very much for the opportunity to attend Master Shinran’s birthday celebration. Master Shinran taught us that our life is “the...
"Shoshinge, Hymn of True Faith, is for me."
In January last year, my husband died. I’ve been so lonely since then...” Miwako Suzuki (age 61, Hokkaido) went to an animation screening...
A Strong Ray of Light in My Life
It was 30 years ago when the true teaching of Buddhism shone a ray of light into my bleak life. At that time, I could not imagine that I...
The Unexpected Can Happen To Anyone
One Suicide Note, Three Lessons I can’t go on living… I’ve put my best [into] these 14 years I’ve been on this hellhole called earth. I...
It was I Who was Lost, Not He
A Testimonial by Naomi Asada, Brazil I started asking myself for what reason I was studying or had to work soon after I entered Sao...
The Origin of Anan’s Reputation as “the Best Listener”
The Spirit of Donation Anan, who served Śākyamuni and took personal care of him for twenty-five years, is counted as one of the ten major...
From USA to The Buddhist Village, This Summer, Too
“It is easy to listen to Buddhism here and is also good for health; this environment is blessed with all,” said Naomi Miyasaka with a...
A Wonder Medicine for a Disease That Has No Symptoms
When we know that we are sick, we are sure to see a doctor and take the medicine that is prescribed. If we are totally unaware that we...
