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A History Lesson in San Jose

Traveled to San Jose to attend the Sunday service at Myokakuji Betsuin. On Feb. 21 the temple held the Nehanye – memorial day of Sakyamuni Buddha – and Kotanye – the birthday of Nichiren Shonin – service.

Rev. Arnold Matsuda discusses diorama of Nichiren's life

Following the service Rev. Arnold Matsuda gave a lecture on the life of Nichiren illustrated with a two-panel diorama created by his great grandmother.

Example of detail in the diorama.
Example of detail in the diorama.
Panels are read right to left, with the top panel on the right of the back wall of the temple and the bottom panel on the left.
Panels are read right to left, with the top panel on the right of the back wall of the temple and the bottom panel on the left.