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Hi Michael, I was wondering if you could share about the Jode-e Service (8 December)? I was reading about it on the Nichiren Shu website, which explained it
Hi, Erin already did a great job of answering this, but I'd like to express my own observations. One thing is that "Jukai" actually means "receiving the
... If one is a member of Nichiren Shu, then turn in the item to your minister for a ritual cremation. If you are not a member of Nichiren Shu you can still
Hello, Yes all forms Buddhism, Nichiren Shu included, have a ceremony or practice of conversion. In short it is often called "Taking Refuge" and this includes