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## 🕯️ Morning Service – Izu Honan-e Observance

Our temple holds a formal Morning Service each Saturday, and everyone is always welcome. This particular service includes a special observance of Izu Honan-e, commemorating Nichiren Shōnin’s exile to Izu. During this service, we will include a Gosho reading related to the event, and the Dharma talk will reflect on its meaning—especially themes of perseverance, conviction, and compassion under pressure.
Aside from this special focus, the service follows the same format as our regular Saturday Morning Service. We encourage all members to attend in person when possible to practice together with the Sangha. If you need to join via Zoom, please see the information below.

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### 📿 Service Details

Zoom Log-in: 592-315-1980
Email or message us for the most recent password. See end of this description for full log-on instructions.

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### 📖 Liturgy & Materials

Romanized Lotus Sutra
See the board in the back of the Hondo (main hall) for this week’s chanting sections. If joining online, refer to the Zoom chat.
Book available: https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/NichirenSangha/
Black “A Phrase A Day” Book (Sokun / Founder’s Writings)
Passage corresponding to the calendar day.
Handouts & Service Materials:
https://kosen-ji.org/downloads
Includes:

  • Yokuryōshū (English)
  • Chapter 21 (Beppuzoku) in English
  • Holiday Sokun (used for special observances like this one)

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### 🪷 About the Service

During Morning Service, we chant portions of the Lotus Sutra (dokyō) along with the Odaimoku:
Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō
This follows the traditional daily practice of Nichiren Shū. Chanting is done at a faster pace, which may feel challenging at first, but becomes more natural with practice. A slower-paced service is available on Sundays for those learning.

  • Service length: approximately 1 hour
  • Begins 5 minutes after the scheduled time
  • Doors open 30 minutes prior for questions or quiet preparation

Lotus Sutra passages are chanted in Shindoku (faith reading), using Sino-Japanese pronunciation. Understanding is not required during chanting—this is a meditative practice. Monthly study classes are offered for deeper learning.

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### 🧘 Dharma Talk

A Dharma talk is offered during each Saturday service. For this observance, the talk will focus on the meaning of Nichiren Shōnin’s exile to Izu and its relevance for practice today. Time for questions is available before or after service.

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### 📚 Books & Materials

Copies of the Romanized Lotus Sutra and Morning & Evening Service books are available to borrow or purchase at the temple. We encourage practitioners to obtain their own copies for regular practice.

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### 📍 Location

We are located on the lower level of the Landmark Building
Suite 11
www.kosen-ji.org

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### 💻 Zoom Instructions

Meeting ID: 592-315-1980
Download Zoom on your device (free).
Join 15–30 minutes before service.
Please mute your microphone upon entry to avoid echo. You may unmute during Q&A before or after service.

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