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Announcement
Response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
In response to the current COVID-19 spreading, Nichiren Shoshu Head Temple Taisekiji and all the local temples in Japan are postponing and canceling events with a large number of people in attendance. We are also encouraging believers to refrain from visiting the temples to maintain their health and safety, and to prevent further spread of the infection.
In the case of visiting your local temple to request any ceremony such as funeral ceremony, memorial ceremony, or Gojukai ceremony, please use protective measures such as wearing a mask.
For more details, please make queries to your local temple.
We do appreciate your understanding and cooperation with us.
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Notice Updated
Renovations of the Sammon Gate
As a part of the Commemorative Project Celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Advent of our Founder, Nichiren Daishonin, the Sammon Gate is now under construction for renovation. Please understand that it is not available to enter the site until the renovation project is completed.
The renovation of the Sammon Gate is to be completed in January 2021.
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22/9/2020
The Autumn Higan-e Ceremony
The Autumn Higan-e Ceremony was solemnly conducted in the Head Temple. It was held in every local temple in Japan as well.
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18-19/9/2020
The Kanshi-e Ceremony
The Kanshi-e Ceremony or the Memorial Ceremony for the Twenty-sixth High Priest Nichikan Shonin was solemnly conducted in the Head Temple.
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12/9/2020
The Gonan-e Ceremony
The Gonan-e Ceremony or the Ceremony Commemorating the Tatsunokuchi Persecution was solemnly conducted in the Head Temple. It was held in every local temple in Japan as well.
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7/9-15/12/2020
The Daimoku Practice for 100 Days
Since September 7th Head Temple Taisekiji has been leading the Daimoku Practice for 100 Days together with all other Nichiren Shoshu local temples and the lay believers.
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Yearly Event
14-15/8/2020
The Urabon-e Ceremony
The Urabon-e Ceremony was solemnly conducted at the Head Temple.
It was also held at all local temples in Japan during the Urabon period in July or August.
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Info
18/6/2020
Scenery of Head Temple
We have released the following video of slideshows, so please enjoy!
Please note that music will be playing in the video.
“Sakura in full bloom” (April)
“Fresh Leaves and Azalea Flowers” (May)
“The Azalea and Hydrangea” (June)
Yearly Event1/5/2020
The Daigyō-e Ceremony
May 1st is the anniversary of Nanjō Tokimitsu, the great lay believer of Head Temple who offered huge donation for establishing Taisekiji, whose Buddhist name is Daigyō Sonrei. On the day of this year, the Daigyō-e Ceremony (the memorial ceremony for Daigyō Sonrei) was solmenly held at the Reception Hall of the Head Temple.
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