I would have to show you, in person, where the temple is. Are you American or
another nationality? I am thinking you are either in the military or use to be
(if you are American). I attend service almost every Sunday at the temple in
Naha. They are very welcoming, but few speak English. I can barely understand
the sermon given by the head priest, or anyone else, but I still feel the aspect
of faith by being there.

The temple is very cultural, not like the activity/peace centers that you are
use to. The ceremonies are also very different. In regards to your wife, just
chant to find clarity. I'll email you my number if you want to talk more.

Jose


--- In nichirenshubuddhism@yahoogroups.com, "greghyo" <greghyo@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know where the temple is in Naha, Okinawa, Japan?
>
> Here is my situation.
>
> I have been/am a longtime NSA/SGI member. I quit practicing when the Nichiren
Shoshu ex-communicated the SGI. Known in SGI speak as the temple or priest
issue. There is a lot more to this than is generally put out to the SGI
faithful. But that is another subject for another time.
>
> I began practicing again a few years ago and I moved to Okinawa about a year
and a half ago. Since that time I have been conducting a lot of independent
study and research and I have come to the conclusion that SGI is not practicing
Nichiren's Buddhism correctly, nor is Nichiren Shoshu. I do however think that
Nichiren Shu is following the teachings of Nichiren and Shakyamuni as
prescribed.
>
> I am grateful to NSA/SGI for giving me the opportunity to begin this practice
and I do not want to slight or slander them, other than I do not agree with the
way they interpret many things.
>
> My dilemma is that my wife is a very devoted SGi member and I must find a way
to integrate both SGI and Nichiren Shu into our lives.
>