都心の只中での祈りは、現代人の心を安らぎで満たす。

Feature | 2024.07.24

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本堂に座り、先祖を思い、手を合わせる。そのとき僧侶は仏と遺族をつなぐ通訳者となる。そして祈りの声は極楽浄土へと届く。

Prayer in the city fills the modern mind with peace.
Sitting in the Main Hall, evoking ancestors, hands joined:
The monk interprets between Buddha and the bereaved,
and his prayers reach paradise.
In posh Hiroo, amidst embassies and an international atmosphere, stands a uniquely designed, futuristic, and serene building. It’s hard to believe this place is a temple with a columbarium inside.
Zuike-in Ryomon, known from TV commercials, is an urban temple. Inside, a luxurious space awaits, abundantly adorned with Aji stone and basalt and craftsmanship including verdigris and brushed finishes.
“The main hall for morning and evening services is on the 7th floor,” says Ijin Fukui, a monk of the Jodo sect at Zuike-in Ryomon. Services and dharma sermons are held daily at 8:30 a.m., open to all. “Temples are community spaces. Though this place may seem intimidating from the outside, we want everyone to feel free to drop by, so we host events and culture classes, including popular classical concerts and rakugo performances.”
The monk’s dharma sermons are profound and the sutra chants deeply calming. It’s wonderful to be able to drop in casually for this experience. “Monks are interpreters, connecting the bereaved with the Buddhas through the power of sutras. Just chant Namu Amida Butsu.”
Originally, Buddhism had no prayer to an absolute deity. However, over time, prayers for worldly benefits like longevity and disease prevention became established. “Buddhism aims for awakening to the psyche through practice, not prayer to a deity. But that’s just one way of thinking. Visiting graves is another form of prayer. By joining hands, calming the mind, speaking to ancestors, and wishing for rebirth in paradise, modern people can find peace of mind.”
True tranquility in the heart of the city—that is prayer at Zuike-in Ryomon.

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祈りの所作。

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