Myohoji Temple

Dear Myohoji Hokkeko Members,

As you know, many people in the region of East Japan lost their precious lives due to the strongest earthquake ever recorded there and the giant tsunami on March 11th. I offer my sincere prayers to the Gohonzon for the peace and happiness of the deceased victims. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the victims who lost their family members and friends.

I believe that Japan, supported by people around the world, will rebuild the country, even though it may be a long journey. Let’s pray to the Gohonzon that they will be able to overcome this current, unprecedented disaster.

Nichiren Shoshu was able to make contact with all the Nichiren Shoshu temples in the East Japan region on March 16th, and confirmed that they all are safe. The Hokkeko Federation in Japan is still working to find the status of the Hokkeko members in the region of East Japan. Let’s chant Daimoku for their safety.

Shodai:
Because of the critical situation in Japan, Myohoji Temple will conduct special Shodai sessions at the temple for the victims. It will begin today, and will be held daily through the end of April. Those of you who cannot come to Myohoji, please chant Daimoku in your homes. The special Shodai sessions shall be held as follows:

• One hour of Daimoku shall be chanted following evening Gongyo every day.
• Every Sunday from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM we will conduct a two-hour Shodai session.

Contributions:
If you wish to make a contribution for the victims, please write “For Earthquake victims” on your Gokuyo envelope when you offer your Gokuyo to the temple. Checks should be made payable to NST or Nichiren Shoshu Temple. We will send your sincere donations to the victims through the Head Temple.

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit Fujinomiya City near the Head Temple on the night of March 15th, but there was no damage at the Head Temple.

Thank you very much for your heartfelt support for the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan.

Sincerely,

Rev. Taishin Takano
Chief Priest
NST Myohoji Temple

Please find the April Gosho Quote attached.

Gosho Quote – April 2010

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On the occasion of the Audience with the High Priest on the New Year’s tozan for all priests and their families held on January 6, High Priest Nichinyo Shonin instructed all priests and lay believers to offer a silent prayer during daily Gongyo and Shodai practice for the achievement of our goal: “To increase the membership of all Hokkeko chapters by 50 percent by the year 2015, when we will be celebrating the auspicious occasion of the 770th anniversary of the birth of Second High Priest Nikko Shonin.” This special silent prayer is attached:

Silent Prayer for 2015

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The last evening Gongyo of 2009 will be held New Year’s Eve, December 31 at 4:00 PM. New Year’s Day Morning Gongyo will be at 10:00 AM and the New Year’s Evening Gongyo will be held at 2:00 PM. The temple will close at 5:00 PM. Additional information will be available at a later date.

The 2010 Gokaihi Schedule published. You can find this on the Tozan Page.