We hope you are all doing well in the cold weather that continues today. Shokoji Temple will hold its monthly memorial service on the following dates in March.
Date: March 2 (Sunday)
Time: 9:00am (approximately 20 minutes)
Location: Shokoji Temple Main Hall
At our monthly memorial service, we will hold joint memorial services according to your wishes, such as "stupa memorial service," "memorial service for the consecration of a memorial tablet," and "memorial service for a doll." As a nembutsu dojo, Shokoji prioritizes chanting nembutsu, while also placing importance on living each day peacefully and enriching one's life both physically and mentally. Another major feature is that, in addition to nembutsu, we also have time for introspection, where one can face oneself.
What you can gain from participating
– Memorial services allow you to remember the deceased and those you cherished, and provide an opportunity to reexamine your daily life.
– In addition to chanting the Nembutsu, you can calm your mind through introspection and take the time to face yourself deeply.
– This is an open ceremony that not only parishioners but also the general public can feel free to participate in.
Please feel free to join us if you have no particular object of remembrance but would like to reflect on yourself or spend some quiet time. It may be an opportunity to regain some peace of mind in your family, workplace, friendships, etc.
If you are unable to attend on the day
The monthly memorial service is a joint ceremony in which everyone gathers together to perform services, but if you are unable to attend on the day and would like to perform only the memorial service, we can accommodate you. If you let us know in advance what you would like to do, we will perform the service on your behalf, so please rest assured.
Inquiries and Applications
– Phone: 03-3901-2017
– Email: houji＠sk-j.or.jp
It would be helpful if you could write something clear in the subject, such as "Request to participate in the March monthly memorial service." Please feel free to contact us even if it is your first time.
"Finally"
We look forward to sharing time with you in "Nenbutsu" and "introspection" in February as well. We hope that this will be an opportunity for you to spend a quiet moment and spend the coming month more peacefully. We hope you will join us.
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