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Founder's desire and Pursuit
The founder of Shinnyo-en, Shinjo Ito felt an urge to pursue Buddhism. He also wanted to guide people towards happiness. He would then start his training in Shingon which was a school of Buddhism. -
Shinchoji is built, and its the first Shinnyo-en temple
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The Next Succesor
The daughter of the founder Shinjo Ito was born. Her name was Shinso Ito and she would begin her training as a child. -
Shinjo ito finishes his Buddhist training and becomes a acharya.
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Shinjo Ito's wife, Tomoji completed her Buddhist training
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Shinso Ito's next steps
Shinso Ito became ordained in the tradition of Shinnyo. -
Tomoji Ito dies after her trip Europe and the Middle East.
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Priestly Training
Shinso Ito was able to enter her priestly training. -
The New Successor
Shinso Ito finished her training, her father Shinjo Ito claimed that she would be the next/new successor. She had complete mastery of Buddhism furthermore, she takes part in the few women that have mastered Buddhism. -
Shinjo Ito dies, and Shinso becomes the new head of Shinnyo-en
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Center for Meditation NYC
The Shinnyo-en center for mediation allows the Buddhist ways to be accessible to everyone. The center hosted its first open house and offers many programs for people that need it. -
New Recognition
Shinyo-en in Korea became a member of the Busan Buddhist Association. -
Reflection at USC
Shinso Ito went to USC (University of South Carolina), Shinso Ito reflected and talked about the topic of "Letting Your Inner Light Shine Through.” -
Opening of the Hanzomon Mueseum
The Hanzomon Museum opened to the general public. The Museum has artwork from Buddhists. This museum would help promote Shinnyo-en and talk about its religion. -
Honoring the contstruction of the first Shinnyo-en Temple
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Feast of Nirvana
The annual celebrated and conducted the traditional Feast of Nirvana. -This feast happens annually.