Prayer Service

Let’s think about how we can have peace of mind and be happy. If you are not happy, you will not be able to make others happy.  First, lead a happy life.  If you have not attained happiness, you will not be able to respect others.  But as you continue to pray for that person’s existence you will be satisfied, and will be able to have deep love for others.  That is why it is important to pray for others.

According to Nichiren Buddhist tradition, we are born with two Buddhist deities on our shoulders.  Because the Buddha knows that this world is full of suffering, he sends us two deities to protect us from various accidents and misfortune so we can live better lives.  One deity is called Doshoten and the other is called Domyoten.  Have you ever had the experience where you almost get hit by a car, but you manage to avoid the accident?  Or where you want to try and do something, but you have a strange feeling about it, so you don’t do it.  And afterwards you realize that what you wanted to do was very dangerous and you were fortunate not to have done it? These two deities are protecting and guiding you.  When we realize their presence we can appreciate to their guidance and benefit from their protection.  The protective power of these two deities become stronger the more we chant Namu Myoho Renge Kyo.  It may be hard to believe but actually, many people have been saved by the merits of Namu Myoho Renge Kyo.

-Among the special prayers that may be requested there are prayers for the health of individuals or families, business success, prayers for safe delivery, infant’s first blessing, prayers for safe travel and a good marriage. Home purification and office blessings may also be requested.

Since special prayers must be requested in advance, please inquire by telephone:808-524-7790 or Email: honolulumyohoji@hotmail.com

In keeping with the spirit of the Lotus Sutra, the Honolulu Myohoji does not discriminate against any religion or sect. All are welcome to worship at our temple.