

“At the moment of death….” Repeated Wake-Up Calls from Master Rennyo
The reason we human beings live is, in short, to attain happiness. Even those who commit suicide do so believing they will find relief...


Our Souls Are Weeping for Help (Part 2)
* Continuation of yesterday's article Our Souls Are Weeping for Help (Part 1), click this line to read. * The Secret Warehouse Each of us...


Our Souls Are Weeping for Help (Part 1)
Why Do We Feel Alone in Our Life’s Journey? The Buddha once said, “If we represent the life of mankind with the season, it would be...


Persisting Sense of Emptiness Eradicated by Buddhism
My hometown Ehime prefecture is a region richly endowed with nature. My father is a hardworking tangerine farmer and my mother is a...


Repaying My Debt of Gratitude in Korea with You Were Born For a Reason
The Korean version of You Were Born For a Reason was published in January of this year. Ms. Tomomi Tanaka, who lives in Neyagawa City,...


The Power of Words
A book that is causing a stir among teenagers at the moment is “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher. I decided to read it. You might...


Healthy and Delicious Bread is the Progeny of the Baker’s Extraordinary Effort
Recently I gave a talk on Buddhism to kids. I explained about the law of cause and effect, which, for little kids, seemed a little too...


The Light of Buddhism for a Mother Sick in Bed
I had Shinrankai hold my mother’s funeral. My mother passed away within a month after being diagnosed with cancer. Though I have been...


Which is More Important, Time or Money?
In today’s society, capitalism is the way. It’s even spreading to the East, getting into the Chinese Communist economy. There is a lot to...






















