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The visiting priests entering the Gohonzon room of Myoshinji Temple to begin the commemorative ceremony
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| Reverend Cho'on Shiba, Chief Priest of Myoshinji Temple, approaching the alter to make offerings to Gohonzon.
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Reverend Shiba preparing offerings to the Gohonzon prior to Gongyo
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(Left) Reverend Shiba leading Gongyo. (Right) Reverend Shiba leading the Gojukai ceremony for new believers after Gongyo
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Reverend Shiba conducting the Gohonzon acceptance ceremony for Vincent Chang, while his mother looks proudly on
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 Mrs. Louise Morris, Vice Koto, delivering her determination
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| Emmanuel d'Almeida, in the green suit, gave his determination next
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Shary Witney presenting her experience as her husband, Arthur, in the white tie and blue shirt looks on.
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Reverend Nisshi Obayashi, Director of the Nichiren Shoshu Overseas Bureau, presenting his address
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Reverend Nitto Omura, Chief of the Nichiren Shoshu Study Department, presenting his address
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Reverend Taishin Takano, Nichiren Shoshu Temple President, presenting his address
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Reverend Cho'on Shiba, Chief Priest of Myoshinji Temple, offering words of appreciation
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396 People attended the 750th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremonies
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The Myoshinji Temple taiko drummers lead off the commemorative performances, following the group photo
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Next Seattle/ Tacoma area Hokkeko members recited Gosho passages from memory in both English and Japanese
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The Myoshinji Children's Chorus sang "It's a Small World"
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Steve Kern sang specially prepared melodies
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The Myoshinji dance troupe swayed to Middle Eastern rhythms
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Oregon and Bay Area Korean members in tradition Korean gowns, singing a lovely Korean song
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Myoshinji Temple Vancouver Canada Hokkeko members performing traditional Taiwanese dance
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Leilani Chur and David Cann performing a classical instrumental Ms. Chur had presented a solo recital moments earlier
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Annette Hayes, a Sacramento member, performing an original piano recital The quality of this picture does not do her performance justice
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Susie Tanita, from San Jose, performing traditional Okinawa dance
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The Myoshinji Hokkeko Chorus singing, "Lovely Day"
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Visiting priests and the many guests, enjoying the wide variety of performances
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