Sunday, 12 July 2020

Oeshiki Ceremony : Cherry trees in Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism

In Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism, cherry trees and the Sakura flower, cherry blossom, are the symbol of Buddha Nichiren Daishonin's death on October 13, 1282, and how his life was remembered and felt in the world at that moment: The cherry trees bloomed out of season and a big earthquake shook the area.

Enjoy my video selection for this symbol of the cherry blossom:


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