Tomorrow is Nichiren's birthday. He was born on February 16,1222 (according to
the present calendar). The celebration of this special day is called Otanjo-e
or Tanjo-e.
Any new Nichirenpix members who are interested in reading more on this subject
may find interesting information in the files section. There are also a couple
of detailed messages posted a year ago at this time.
Happy Birthday, Nichiren! And a happy day to all of you, whichever way you
observe this special occasion!
Diana
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Tomorrow is Nichiren's birthday, Tanjo, Otanjo or Otanjo-e. He was born on February 16, 1222 in Kominato, a small fishing village in Japan. His parents were...
... a large number of fish (red snapper, indicating good fortune) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Actually they were "Tai", but that is close. "The Red sea...
Hi, Diana, My personal observation of Otanjo-e will be a full long-form Nichiren Shoshu gongyo in full voice. I think the Daishonin would approve. <smile> ...
... If your temple, community center or group does something special for this occasion, please let us know. If you, yourself celebrate it in any way, we'd...
Hi Mike, I think some members of this group may not know what the "bandage" is. In Nichiren Shu it's used in memory of the persecution, in some other...
... Hi Mike, I think some members of this group may not know what the "bandage" is. In Nichiren Shu it's used in memory of the persecution, in some other...
Hi Mike you said: " I have placed a copy of a photo from the Portland Temple showing their Nichiren statue with such a bandage in the photos section." However,...
... wrote: Hi Mike you said: " I have placed a copy of a photo from the Portland Temple showing their Nichiren statue with such a bandage in the photos...
... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mike, You should be able to post photos & files, and have in the past. It is a new format, maybe that was the trouble? I...
... It appears that all members can now view the large 600 X pixel image. Also, the medium image is 20% bigger than before. Nichiren's Childhood Nichiren was...
Tomorrow is Nichiren's birthday. He was born on February 16,1222 (according to the present calendar). The celebration of this special day is called Otanjo-e...
Otanjo-e, the celebration of Nichiren's birthday, is this Saturday, February 16. As usual, I'll have an observance at my home altar. I'm sure some of you...
... Otanjo-e, the celebration of Nichiren's birthday, is this Saturday, February 16. As usual, I'll have an observance at my home altar. I'm sure some of you...
Thank you, Tony. Both I and my cotton socks could use a lot of blessings. You may be in for a pleasant and comforting experience when you're visited by the...
Hi Everyone, Thank you for the reminder of Nichren's Birthday. We will be celebrating our Women's Division Meeting at my house that day and I will make sure I...
Just a reminder that today, February 16, is Nichiren's Birthday, aka Otanjo-e. I'll have my usual ceremonial service at my home altar. Some of you may have...
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