November 15, 2022Festival of Oneness - Ceremony to Express Gratitude
On November 6, 2022, Shinnyo-en celebrated the 2nd day of the annual Festival of Oneness with practitioners and guests from all over the world gathering at Shinnyo-en's Ogen Center in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan. All COVID protocols and prevention measures were followed for the gathering. MORE
June 18, 2022"The earliest origins of life were nurtured by fire and water, inherently opposing elements. Much in the same way, there are opposing views and values that often become sources of conflict and division. Today's ceremony of fire and water is about celebrating our differences with harmonizing forces. With its awakening energy, we hope to inspire each person to bring out their unique goodness and let it shine through. This is what the rites we conduct at Shinnyo-en are all about." MORE
June 06, 2022Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i: Space to Heal
As the world continues to emerge from the trying times of the coronavirus pandemic and with other world crises on everyone’s minds, this year’s Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i focused on healing. MORE
April 25, 2022Her Holiness Shinso Ito Received an Honorary Doctorate from prestigious Sri Lankan University
In recognition of Shinnyo-en’s decades long commitment to educating underserved children in the community On April 6th, Her Holiness Shinso Ito’s lifelong commitment as a Buddhist leader was recognized when an honorary Doctor of Philosophy from Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka was conferred at the institution's 22nd General Convocation. Venerable Shuichi Arai represented Her Holiness at the ceremony and received the honorary doctorate on her behalf. MORE
February 28, 2022Her Holiness Shinso Ito Conducts Rites for Peace towards Crisis in Ukraine
On February 28th Her Holiness Shinso Ito, Head of Shinnyo Buddhism, officiated in person at the monthly homa service. MORE
January 28, 2022Shinnyo-en Annual Training has been practiced continuously since 1936. It is a time to engage in study, training, and rededication to the founding spirit of Shinnyo-en. This year’s training was no less meaningful, despite the ongoing pandemic which made it challenging to gather in person. Our worldwide community convened online in various formats, including on-demand programming, to ensure that the entire community could experience this sacred period of reflection and refocus. MORE
