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Illuminating the Path of the Lotus Sutra in Nepal

If you light a lantern for another,
it will also brighten your way.

- Nichiren Shounin

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About Honmon Butsuryu Shu

Honmon Butsuryu Shu (HBS) means Buddhist Religion of the Primordial Path of the Lotus Sutra established by the Primordial Buddha, more commonly as Primordial Buddhism.

The Primordial Buddha (Kuon no Honbutsu) has neither beginning nor end. He is the sole divinity that governs the cosmos. He is the single Truth that encompasses all phenomena and the reality of all things. His existence is revealed in the First Eight Chapters of the Primordial Path of the Lotus

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About Shakyamuni Buddha

All Buddhist schools are the same foundation:they originate from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Historical Buddha, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha.

Siddhartha was born as a prince of Sakya Kingdom, the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maya, who lived about three thousand years ago in the region of Magadha.

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Guided by the Lotus Sutra

Since ancient times, the Lotus Sutra has been called “The King of Sutras” or “The Essence of the Buddha’s Teachings”. It is a Buddhist scripture widely revered and studied in all Buddhist schools, especially within Japanese, Chinese, and Tibetan traditions.

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Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra

Morning Prayers - Live from the Nepal Temple

Join us in chanting the Lotus Sutra and welcoming the new day with peace, compassion, and mindfulness. Our temple streams the prayer service live on Youtube at 6:30 AM from Sunday to Friday and 8:00 AM on Saturdays and public holidays so that devotees across the world can share in this moment of practice.

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Morning Chant Sessions are held at 6:30 AM from Sunday to Friday; 8:00 AM on Saturdays and public holidays.

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