Original Verse (Ippen - First Recitation) 我昔所造諸悪業　 Ga shaku shozō sho aku gō 皆由無始貪瞋痴　 Kai yū mushi ton jin chi 従身口意之所生　 Jū shin kū i sho...

Even if you're learning spiritually—have you ever held a grudge? A grudge transforms into a spiritual imprint, becoming a duplicate...

Gods (Kami-sama) Gods are beings who harmonize the natural order of the world. For example, if it rains today, from a self-centered...

What You Learn by Attaining Kannon’s Ears To possess “Kannon’s ears” means to have ears that are not swayed or shaken by anything you...

Japan is a truly remarkable nation—because it holds the teachings of the Yaoyorozu no Kami , the "Eight Million Gods." Among all...

Human Nature and the Path of Altruism All humans possess both a kind heart and the tendency toward jealousy—what we may call the “seven...

Shihō Hairei – Four-Directional Worship Shihō Hairei  is the act of offering reverence in all four cardinal directions —east, west,...

— A Spiritual Practice of Expressing Gratitude to the Kami (Divine Spirits) Why Is the Returning Ritual Necessary? We often make requests...

99.99% of the world is invisible, and what appears in the visible world is merely a result of it. Illness and pain are messages from the...

In Buddhism, amacha  is the tea traditionally used to celebrate the birth of the Buddha during the Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival). The...

(Translation of 「毎日の勤行」) Purpose Even if one approaches the divine with a pure heart during devotional practice, once immersed in daily...

The Rice Field Analogy If we think of the invisible world as the soil of a rice field, then our physical world is like the rice plants...

Essential Parenting Principles from Age 0 to 6 These are crucial educational principles for raising a child from birth to age six.They...

Kami: Good morning. It’s good that you were able to spend an enjoyable time. This too is part of your time in the present world. Cherish...

1. Deity Deity: Welcome.I have been eagerly awaiting your arrival.Do you understand how many deities have gathered here from around the...

1. Usa Shrine Message from the Deity: There are many who carry various thoughts. But what must be done is singular: to create the...

Fukushima Prefecture = Chinese MainlandEurasian Continent (Asian Mainland) Various Galaxies (the Greater Universe) 1. Kurume Suitengū...

Day 1 1. Message from Kannon We have been waiting for you. Thank you for coming all the way to our feet. We have waited a long time. Your...

Ritual at Sugaya Shrine Miko (Shrine Maiden): "Deity of Sugaya Shrine, thank you always for protecting this land. And thank you for...

Divine Words Very well.What you are doing — learning to care deeply for others and moving forward with that intention — is the first of...