With Rev Oku Kyokai in 2004
Rev Oku Kyokai of Zuikoji temple in Osaka passed away last night at 85 years old.
First time I met him in 2004 (I was 27 at that time) when I visited Japan for
the second time. He found about me on internet and invited me at his temple on
his expanse where he offered me accommodation for three weeks. He greeted me
warmly and kindly helped me to visit mount Koyasan as well as various religious
sites in the Kansai area. We held religious services together at his temple and
in the houses of people from his parish. I remember fondly how I recited
Nembutsu, Sambutsuge and Juseige in a tiny Japanese house for a big family with
parents, grandparents, children and a dog, all gathered together in front of
their obutsudan (home altar).
Rev Oku Kyokai teaching me howto wear a complicated ceremonia robe
Oku Kyokai Sensei has always been a friend of...
Rev Oku Kyokai Sensei - a friend of Amidaji has passed away
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