What Is Shinnyo-En?

Shinnyo-en is a Buddhist denomination originally established in Japan. It is, first and foremost, a place for Buddhist training, in which all people regardless of age, gender, nationality, or religious background can cultivate their innate buddha nature, the kernel of enlightenment existing in all beings.

Her Holiness Shinso Ito

Today Shinnyo-en is led by Her Holiness Shinso Ito. She is one of the few women to become a Buddhist master and attain the highest priestly rank of daisojo.

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Sesshin Training

Sesshin, which means "to touch the essence" in Japanese, is Shinnyo-en's meditative training to help each individual nurture their buddha nature. .

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Lantern Floating Hawai'i

Lantern Floaing Hawaii 2012 is scheduled to take place May 28 in Honolulu. Planning is underway for this Memorial Day tradition, already 14 years in the making..

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