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On July 7, 2006, monks where invited from Nepal to perform the Sand Mandala Buddhist Memorial Service. The Shakyamuni trinity statue made in Nepal and many other Buddhist artwork was also exhibited in the Pavilion .
The following day, we welcomed the Acting Ambassador of Nepal and local learned persons of Utsunomiya (Tochigi prefecture) to the ceremony.
“This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal. We are delighted that Japan and Nepal have strengthened their ties on this occasion. We hope that this will be the stepping stone to further acknowledgement of the Nepalese culture.”
Year 2006 was the 50th anniversary of the Japan-Nepal diplomatic relations. It is expected that international and cultural exchanges between the two countries will continue to grow.
(November, 2005)
“We have been searching for a socially trustworthy organization that has a deep understanding of Nepalese Buddhism to be the taker of the Nepal Buddhist Temple. After negotiations with multiple organizations, it is a great pleasure for the Nepalese citizens to have met Happy Science which respects the spirit of Buddhism and is enthusiastic in its promulgation.
The temple was created with the greatest effort by the craftsmen of Nepal. Our craftsmen worked every day, rain or shine, as it was such an honor for a Buddhist to be able to take part in the task. This was all because of their genuine faith in Buddha.
The temple will be moved and rebuilt in Utsunomiya, and we hope that people from all over the nation as well as local people come see the site, and experience the wonders of Buddhist culture.
