ACTIVITIES OF THE
SHORENJI
JODO SHINSHU HONGWANJI HA (HONPA HONGWANJI)
HEADQUARTERS: NISHI HONGWANJI, KYOTO, JAPAN
Shorenji is a Buddhist Church which propagates the Teachings of Amida Buddha.
This Buddhist sect was founded about 800 years ago in Japan by Saint Shinran.
THE ESSENTIALS OF JODO SHINSHU
| Name | Jodo Shinshu Honpa Hongwanji |
| Founder | Shinran Shonin(1173-1262) |
| Buddha | Amida Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Light & Life) |
| Sutra | Three Principal
Sutras of Jodo Shinshu 1. Larger Sutra on the Buddha of Infinite Life(Daikyo) 2. Sutra of Meditation on the Buddha of Infinite Life(Kangyo) 3. Smaller Sutra on the Buddha of Infinite Life(Shokyo) |
| Teaching | Having awakened to the compassion of Amida Buddha and rejoicing in the assurance of Buddhahood, we shall endeavor to live the life of gratitude and service. |
| Tradition | The Honpa Hongwanji is a community of people joined together by the gladness of a common faith in Amida Buddha. As Jodo Shin Buddhist, we shall seek to be humble and sincere in words and in deeds, to be responsible citizens of our society and to share with others the teachings of Jodo Shinshu. Understanding fully the principle of causality, we shall not practice petitionary prayer and magic, and do not depend on astrology and superstitions. |
CEREMONIES
1. Infant Initiatory Rites
2. Wedding
3. Funeral Service
4. Memorial Services for the deceased
5. Family Altar Dedication
6. Home Dedication
CHURCH SERVICES
1. Shinran Shonin's Memorial Service
2.Seasonal Services (Spring, Summer, Fall and etc.)
OTHER SERVICES
1. Otorikoshi Home Visitation
2. Obon Home Visitation
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
1. Buddhist Women's Association
2. Sr. YBA
3. Dharma School
ANNUAL EVENTS OF SHORENJI
| January | New Year's Day Service | |
| January | Shinran Shonin's Memorial Service | |
| March | Spring Service | |
| April | Hanamatsuri(Shakyamuni's Birthday) | |
| April | Sr. YBA General Membership Meeting | |
| May | Buddhist
Women's Association General Membership Meeting Shinran Shonin's Birthday Service |
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| July | Summer Service | |
| July | Dharma School Stay Over Night Seminar | |
| August | Obon Visitation | |
| September | Buddhist Women's Association Memorial Service & Seminar | |
| October | Sr. YBA Seminar | |
| October | Fall Service | |
| December | Otorikoshi Visitation |
Third Sunday Dharma School
Every Wednesday English Class-Intermidiate
Every Thursday English Class-Basic