1964 Brazil from Japan, The Primordial Buddhism, Honmon Butsuryu Shu

This is a slideshow of the 1964 tour to Brazil by the head of the Primordial Buddhism, Honmon Butsuryu Shu. You can get a sense of what it was like at that time through the high-resolution photographs. They are incredibly vivid. This photo collection was kept at Myoshinji Temple by my mother, Sumie Nagamatsu. Before her marriage, she accompanied Nippaku Shounin on this tour as his nurse and interacted with many Brazilian members. During this time, Nippaku Shounin received the Person of Cultural Merit award from Brazil. Music Source: Pixabay

New Year's Greetings, for INS from Seijun Nagamatsu

A Happy New Year!

This is Seijun Nagamatsu. New Year's greetings from Japan.

Happy New Year to all HBS members in Japan, India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, including Myoshinji, Choshoji, Daihakurenji Temple, Nepal Betsuin, Kathmandu Meeting Center, and Galle Meeting Center.

I sincerely hope that this year will be a wonderful one for you.

As you know, we are in the midst of one of the greatest periods of change in human history.

The climate crisis is causing large-scale disasters around the world, causing many to lose their homes, possessions, and family.

The evolution of AI will transform society and work. Unfortunately, many people may lose their jobs. This is very frightening.

The number of people suffering from mental illness is also increasing. Even with advances in science and an increase in medications, no cure for the human mind has yet been developed. The suffering of mental illness is endless. There is nothing more frightening than the darkness in the heart.

Now is the time to spread true Buddhism.

True Buddhism, the Primordial Buddhism, the noble Finest Dharma, is needed all over the world.

No problem can be solved by a single country alone. However, many countries have become conservative, supporting nationalism. This is foolish and unfortunate.

In fact, now is the time to join forces across national and ethnic boundaries. As Rabindranath Tagore said, “there was a time when Asia was united by Buddhism.”

He is absolutely right.

Now is the time for the world to be united by true Buddhism.

Please note that the devoted members of HBS, Sri Lanka HBS and Daibyakurenji are many of the Primordial Bodhisattvas who appear in the Eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra. Each is a leader, each a wonderful being. Don't forget that you were part of the Eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra. You are one of a kind.

Primordial Buddhism, Honmon Butsuryu Shu, inherits the teachings of the Lotus Sutra's Honmon Happon and the eternally living Lord Buddha, Bodhisattva Jogyo, Nichiren Shounin.

As the new year begins, here are some essential teachings.

Please keep in mind:

・The Odaimoku of Namu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo is medicine for your mind. Sometimes your mind sinks into darkness. When you are in pain, chant Odaimoku, Namu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo towards Gohonzon. Goriyaku is sure to come.

・Namu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo and Odaimoku Chanting are the highest and greatest practice. Without these, there is no Primordial Buddhism.

・If you want blessings, accumulate merit (kudoku). Without merit (kudoku), there will be no blessings. Blessings will not be delivered.

・Goshinjin (faith) means prioritizing priorities. You can either prioritize your own desires, or temple visits (oko), Gohoukous, and various services.

・Respect your Master. It's not only me. It's Ryojun-shi and Seiran-shi. It's Gakutos. Respect each other. No one leaves HBS because they dislike Gohonzon or Odaimoku. They leave because of interpersonal relationships. It's Zaisho and Houbou. It's very unfortunate. It's practice because you're in a circle of people. You must not leave. HBS training cannot be done alone.

・The training that brings the greatest merit, the training that eliminates Zaisho, is "Sankei" and "Shakubuku (Kyoke)." These are the two. This year, do your best, practice Sankei, and Shakubuku & Kyoke.

I hope that this year will be filled with happiness for everyone.

Namu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo,,,,,
Arigatou gozaimasu.

Seijun Nagamatsu

カルパ・ウダンタさん体験談／Speech by Mr. Kalpa Udantha on his faith & practice

ありがとうございます。

スリランカのカルパ君が妙深寺ネパール別院・カトマンズ親会場の開堂式でしてくれた体験談に、日本語のテロップが付きましたので是非ご視聴いただきたいと思います。随喜と感動、情熱に満ちた素晴らしい体験談です。

ちなみにテロップは有馬清朋師が付けてくれました。ありがとうございます。

よろしくお願いいたします。

南無妙法蓮華経

ありがとうございます。

長松清潤拝

ブラジルからの9月のレポートですー。来年のブラジル団参に是非ご参加ください！

ブラジル教区の9月のレポートが届きました。

みんなイキイキと頑張っています！

2025年、南米最大の仏教寺院・日教寺が完成し、日本からご講有にお出ましをいただき、開堂式が奉修されます。5月14日(水)から5月28日(水)の15日間の予定です。

正式発表が遅れて申し訳ないです。最終調整中です。現在、破格のツアー費用、関東発33万円、関西発346000円（燃料サーチャージ＆空港税&バス代＝約10万円を除く）を軸に最終調整中です。

ご講有と巡る奇跡の15日間。ブラジル滞在中はコレイア日友御導師もずっと団参に密着してくださいます。

飛行機はエミレーツ航空、ホテルはサンパウロはニッケイパレスホテル、リンスではクリスタルホテルです。

あと7ヶ月です。長期間、長距離となりますが、まさに今生人界、一生涯のご奉公の思いとなります。是非ともお参詣、ご参加くださいませ。

自分の目で、耳で、肌で、ブラジル教区のエネルギーを感じてください。

南無妙法蓮華経

ありがとうございます。