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planting a sycamore tree and a maples tree in front of the Hondo (Dharma Hall) |
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Sycamore tree and maple tree with the library in the back |
- to strenghten the walls of Amidaji library and add a good roof like the one on the Hondo (Dharma Hall). This is extremely important especially after it was affected by that storm last year.
- make a gate for Amidaji courtyard (near the Hondo),
- clear more land of grapevine for future buildings,
- make stone alleys,
- build a winter bathroom and a kitchen, etc.
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Doshu, the dog, and two trees in front of the Hondo |
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My father (Yokusho), the donor of the land for Amidaji |
His contribution to Amidaji temple will never be forgotten. Besides donating the land on which Amidaji is built, he guarded the temple when I was not present, taking care of various things which I could not do, and he supervised some of the building/repairment works (the little Hondo, the library, the fence surrounding the land, etc). So, I can say that Amidaji exists also because of him. During the service I gave him the posthumous Buddhist name, Yokusho, meaning, "wishing to be born in the Pure Land". The mourning period of 49 days will last until April 23rd, during which I continue with various works for the temple, services and teaching activities. Here are a few photos showing him at work for the temple:
Yokusho, the guy with white hair and beard in the right, supervising the creation of the concrete platform where the Hondo now stands |
painting the little Hondo just after it was built on the concrete platform
Namo Amida Butsu
Namo Amida Butsu
Namo Amida Butsu
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