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【Shumei Digest April 2025】 “With God’s power, and makoto as staff, do not fear the way forward.” —Meishusama 【Shumei's Spiritual Birth Sampai】 Shumei’s Spiritual Birth Sampai * Meishusama’s teaching, “Jyo and Uba": Aged Couple * Kais...

Vol. 03 Each month, Sensei Alan Imai, the Director of Shumei America, will share his insights and reflections that resonate with our collective journey at Shumei America. The Shumei Digest is a monthly newsletter that provides an officia...

April's Message from the Director Jyorei, the Central Spiritual Practice of Shumei—Alan Imai This month, I would like to talk about the central spiritual practice of Shumei: "Jyorei." Something prompted you to experience Jyorei, and, wan...

【Shumei Digest March 2025】 White Plum and Pheasant by Ito Jakuchu (Miho Museum) “Just follow God’s will, unbending by the words and views of others.” —Meishusama Table of Contents:  Rishun Sampai  * Meishusama’s Teaching on Setsubun  *...

Vol. 02 Each month, Sensei Alan Imai, the Director of Shumei America, will share his insights and reflections that resonate with our collective journey at Shumei America. The Shumei Digest is a monthly newsletter that provides an officia...

Renewal Through Resilience: Zambia's Journey of Unity and Hope in 2024 This newsletter is led by Shumei International, a NGO based in Japan. Shumei America is proud to support the Zambia project, a partnership between Shumei Internationa...

March's Message from the Director Essential Spiritual Practices of Shumei: Sampai In Shumei, sampai specifically means to engage in visiting one of the sanctuaries of a Shumei Center, chanting the Amatsunorito, and sharing Jyorei. As the...

On February 10, 1955, Meishusama, the founder of Shumei, ascended to heaven—exactly 70 years ago. Today’s Sampai is dedicated to honoring his life, celebrating his accomplishments, and reflecting on the deep and lasting impact he continues to have on our lives.

【Shumei Digest February 2025】 New Year’s Sunrise at Misono “Mysterious! Words cannot fully express God’s grand design.” —Meishusama Table of Contents: Meishusama’s Birthday Sampai: the Dedication of Meishusama Hall * Kaishusama’s Speec...

Vol. 01 Welcome to the very first edition of Reflections of Light, our new monthly newsletter where we'll be sharing stories and updates from around Shumei America. For our inaugural newsletter, we're celebrating our successes from 2024 ...