{"id":22358,"date":"2025-03-31T10:28:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T01:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sk-j.or.jp\/?p=22358"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:28:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T01:28:10","slug":"%e3%80%90%e4%bd%8f%e8%81%b7%e3%82%88%e3%82%8a%e3%80%91%e4%bb%a4%e5%92%8c7%e5%b9%b4%e3%80%80%e6%ad%a3%e5%85%89%e5%af%ba%e6%98%a5%e5%bd%bc%e5%b2%b8%e4%bc%9a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sk-j.or.jp\/en\/2025\/03\/31\/%e3%80%90%e4%bd%8f%e8%81%b7%e3%82%88%e3%82%8a%e3%80%91%e4%bb%a4%e5%92%8c7%e5%b9%b4%e3%80%80%e6%ad%a3%e5%85%89%e5%af%ba%e6%98%a5%e5%bd%bc%e5%b2%b8%e4%bc%9a\/","title":{"rendered":"[From the chief priest] Shokoji Temple Spring Equinox Ceremony in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The snow from the previous day melted in an instant, making for a refreshing day on the middle day of the equinox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There were about 40 applicants, so we prepared 50 seats, which were all filled, and many people were able to spend time chanting Buddhist prayers and introspection together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We cannot avoid interacting with others as we live in society. This is where we experience a lot of joy, pain, sadness, and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, quiet time to face ourselves and reflect can also bring us stability in our emotional and dynamic thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A balance between the two is important. However, modern people, who are extremely busy, tend to lack time for introspection. For such people, the Spring Equinox provides a precious time for introspection and chanting the Nembutsu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As I wrote in the temple newsletter, I would be grateful if you would report your experiences of introspection. We look forward to receiving your reports in the form of your choice, such as email or letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next event is a prayer meeting. I look forward to seeing you again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joining hands in prayer<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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