MEET KOBOJI MINISTERS
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Rev. Bryan Zenju YanagiharaKoboji MinisterRev. Bryan Zenju Yanagihara currently serves as Koboji's minister. He was previously principal assistant to Archbishop Dean Zenei Okimuara. Rev. Bryan received tokudo ordination from Archbishop Hidaka at Sanbo-in Temple in Mt. Koya, Japan.
Rev. Bryan is born and raised on Oahu. He continues Dean Sensei's legacy and commitment to expanding Koboji's service to younger generations. Under his leadership, Koboji continues to grow and innovate with new methods of reaching the community. |
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Archbishop Esho YagiKoboji Senior AdvisorArchbishop Esho Yagi is resident minister of Myojo-in Temple in Hiroshima and Koboji's Senior Advisor. Yagi Sensei officiates several services a year at Koboji, including the annual saito goma fire rite. Yagi Sensei's connection with Koboji stretches back decades, beginning with his initial ordination and training with Dean Sensei at Koyasan Senshugakuin training temple.
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Bishop Sean ShimojimaKoboji Advisor |
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Tori Zennoh MiyagiKyokai KyoshiRev. Miyagi assists during religious services at Koboji and provides administrative support in the temple office. He received initial ordination from Bishop Yuju Matsumoto of Kagoshima, Japan. Outside of Koboji, Rev. Miyagi works as a philanthropic advisor where he combines his Buddhist faith with experience in finance and philanthropy to advance justice.
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