Revolution, inventions, and innovations happening one after another in various places. Natural disasters, man-made disasters, earthquakes, war-related disasters, and other disasters happening one after another in various places.
Even in regions that seem divided and isolated, the world is steadily connected.

Changes that occur in one place quickly spread beyond that region, having a significant impact and transforming the world.
The chaos that occurs in one place quickly spreads beyond that region, causing great anxiety and chaos around the world.

After the pandemic of the new coronavirus, everyone witnessed the truth.

One era is closing and a new era is opening.
The conventional wisdom has been changing significantly. The society as we have known it has been changing significantly.

In fact, this change did not begin only recently. All phenomena have been changing continuously throughout history.

The world is impermanent, I am impermanent, and life is painful for everyone.

That is the truth of this world that Lord Buddha taught.
However, in the face of this drastic change, there were two conflicting sides within myself.

"Is it really okay to keep it this way? No, it can't be okay."
"I have to change. But can I really change it?"

The self that fears the shackles of tradition and the surrounding environment, and the self that strives to transform with courage in the name of hope, in the name of Buddhism.
With the unstoppable trend of a declining birthrate and an aging population, the countryside that is being abandoned, the parishioners that are moving away, and the temples that are fading away.

Instead of just watching the flow and lamenting it, we should ride the flow and make the most of it.

Life is a one-time opportunity. Time is also limited. And now is when the teachings of the Buddha are needed.
While returning to the fundamental principles of teaching, we should follow our own sensibilities and conduct preaching and teaching that is suited to the current times.

It was in 2019 that I made the decision to take action.
By making two SEIGAN, the Busshin sect was founded, and the first step was taken by putting forward the “Teramachi Initiative.”

The Teramachi MissionWe wish to tie together the three fruits of camaraderie, Ikigai, and Sanga to design an abundant and virtuous temple town of Meihobitoku in our world.

The Busshin Group MissionWe wish to cultivate the three seeds of Compassion, Wisdom, and our Natural Ability. For the sake of both psychological and physiological health, we shall shed light on any crevice however foolish it may seem.

There are people, there is a reason to live (work), and a town can be built. There are good people, there is a good reason to live, and a good town can be built.

In 2020, toward giving form to the Busshin SEIGAN

• Busshin Zen Academy
• Inner disciple dojo

It was opened.

In 2021, with confidence that the coronavirus would be over

• Taigu Dojo

The opening ceremony was held.

In 2023, toward the Teramachi SEIGAN

• Taigu Dojo Overseas
• Temple Stay
• Keiei Mandala Practical Session

It was opened by

And now,A lively, rich, beautiful, and virtuous townWe will take the next step towards realizing this goal.

A town needs "meaningful work." It needs various kinds of meaningful activities that enrich people's lives, such as clothing, food, shelter, medicine, healing, pleasure, education, law, engineering, agriculture, and more.

And a town needs “ZENYU.” It needs people of purpose who nurture compassion and wisdom, and who wish to serve society by using their own Buddha-nature (sensibility and abilities).

We are recruiting companies and ZENYU who can take part in the Teramachi Initiative.

Although the potential and direction of what kind of people will gather and what kind of temple town it will become are still unknown, I am sure that a joyful and wonderful temple town will surely be created.
This is a vague plan, but if anyone is interested in participating or has an idea, please let us know by submitting the application form below.

Please tell us what kind of Buddha nature you have in this temple town and what kind of proposals and contributions you can make.
We look forward to your visit.