The Ceremony conducted January 21, 2004, upon the reassignment of Reverend Cho'on Shiba.  Reverend Shiba was the 3rd Chief Priest of Myoshinji Temple.



The Gongyo ceremony preceding the formal transfer of the
Chief Priest's duties from Reverend Shiba to Reverend Takano.


 


Reverend Takano, the Nichiren Shoshu Temple President, accepting his temporary
appointment until Reverend Kimura is officially appointed in March 2004.

 

 

Reverend Ishibashi, Chief of Internal Affairs for the Overseas Department, between Reverend Takahashi and Reverend Shiba.  Although Reverend Shiba had a sad face for the camera, it is believed he was actually looking forward to his new position with the Bureau of Foreign Affairs.
 

 

Reverend Shiba at a lighter moment with the Ruley family (Anne, Nick and Ava).
 

 

Reverend Shiba between John Jones and Adrienne Stevenson-Franklin.


 
     
Reverend Shiba with a group of temple well-wishers.


 

Reverend Shiba between Suny Kwon and her mother.
 

 
 


Reverend Shiba and the Whitney family.


 


Reverend Shiba and the Washington contingent.
 

 

Dorothy Nash wishing Reverend Shiba well with his new position at the Head Temple.
 

 
            

Reverend Shiba's family performing Gongyo in the temple lobby during the Transfer Ceremony.


 
 
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