Takayoshi Fukuhara (福原 隆善) was appointed Jodo Monshu, the highest-ranking position in the Jodo sect, and abbot of Chion-in, the sect's head temple. At a press conference in Kyoto's Chion-in, he expressed his determination to carry on Honen's teachings on nenbutsu and share them with everyone. It was the first change at the top in approximately 16 years.
Takayoshi Fukuhara (福原 隆善) was appointed Jodo Monshu, the highest-ranking position in the Jodo sect, and abbot of Chion-in, the sect's head temple. The appointment took effect on 26 October, and Fukuhara gave a public address at Chion-in in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto.
At a press conference, Fukuhara said that his role was to carry on Honen's teachings on nenbutsu and share them with everyone. He also said that the appointment marked the first change at the top of the sect, which has approximately 7,000 temples nationwide, in 16 years.