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URL:https://shumeihub.us/events/first-day-of-spring-rishun-2025-02-03/
SUMMARY:First Day of Spring\, “Rishun”
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nFebruary 4th is the day Japanese culture celebrates “Ri
 shun\,” also known as the “First Day of Spring.” Rishun falls halfwa
 y between the Winter Solstice on December 21st and the Spring Equinox on M
 arch 20th. According to the Lunar Calendar\, this is considered the first 
 day of spring. In many cultures\, this day celebrates the return of the su
 n’s light to the world\, with the accompanying rebirth of trees\, plants
 \, and other life forms.\n\n\n\nFrom a spiritual perspective\, along with 
 the increase in sunlight comes an increase in the Divine Light that permea
 tes everything. Chanting the Amatsunorito is our way of welcoming the new 
 life promised by the gift of the sun and its warmth. The Amatsunorito clea
 rs our hearts and minds\, helping us to become more receptive to God’s b
 lessings.\n\nMeishusama thought “Rishun\,” the “First Day of Spring\
 ,” was an excellent time to initiate new projects. On this very day\, ma
 ny years ago\, Mokichi Okada changed his title from “Grand Sensei” to 
 “Meishusama\,” which translates to “Master of Light.” He also init
 iated the practice of mass Jyorei and created various new structures withi
 n his spiritual organization.\nOnline Sampai Schedule\n11:00 AM (Pacific T
 ime) - Opening of the Sampai\nZoom Link Otamagushi Donation\nMeeting ID: 8
 32 6599 3612\nPasscode: 252740\nIn-Person Sampai Schedule\nPasadena Center
 \n11:00 AM (PT)\n\nSan Francisco Center\n11:00 AM (PT)\n\nSII Crestone Cen
 ter\n12:00 PM (MT)\n\nNew York Center\n11:00 AM (ET)
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CATEGORIES:Midwest,Northeast,South,Special Sampai,West
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