<< Previous ArticleGohōmon—Sermons that Deepen and Enhance Faith in the Odaimoku (9/11) In chapter 16 of the Lotus Sutra, “The Life Span of the Buddha” (如来寿量品第十六), the Buddha said: “I have been preaching the Law without rest, teaching and converting … Read More
<< Previous ArticleKyoke—Converting Another Person to HBS FaithShakubuku—Advising Others to Abandon Their Wrong Faith and Embrace HBS Faith (10/11) When HBS members meet, we greet each other with “Arigatōgozaimasu” (ありがとうございます). This may sound unusual to others, as the typical Japanese … Read More
In summary: Threatened by a land shark but received 3-4 times the compensation for removal and moved I was born in Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture, and moved to Osaka for work right after graduating from junior high school. When I … Read More
In summary: While Serving at the Temple, I Saw Countless Bugs Flying, Suspecting Floaters Last year (2022), I noticed something unusual while helping with the wedding of Seifu-ji Temple’s Buddhist priest, Reverend Seichu Ouchi. While preparing in the Women’s Association … Read More
In summary: My Husband Collapsed at the Station. The Station Staff Immediately Performed CPR, Leading to a Swift Hospitalization On December 28, 2019, my usually very healthy husband was returning home in the early evening. As he was about to … Read More
In summary: Through a Connection with a Believer from Seifu-ji Temple Met at the PTA, I Started Visiting the Temple Since October 1, 2019, I have been visiting Seifuji with my mother. The catalyst was meeting a believer from Seifu-ji … Read More
In summary: The Previous Home’s Inconveniences I would like to share the blessings we received when we purchased a new home in June 2021. Previously, we lived in an old, narrow, steel-framed row house that we bought when we got … Read More
In summary: Saying Goodbye to My Daughter, Born with a Rare Disease I had two children, a son and a daughter. My son was born healthy and continues to live well. However, my daughter was born with a rare disease … Read More
In summary: From Birth, a Connection to Seifu-ji Temple and Assisting with Temple Duties I was born in 1939 as the grandson of a tōfu shop owner in Shibata, Kita Ward, Osaka. Although my family belonged to a different Buddhist … Read More
In summary: My Brother, Who Disliked Religion, Suddenly Developed an Interest in Faith I would like to share the blessings my brother, Hiroshi, received. About seven or eight years ago, my brother developed lower back pain and cervical spondylosis, which … Read More
