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Messages from Koyasan

9/5/2023

 
​ハワイ・マウイ島ラハイナ大火災へのお見舞い
去る8月9日(現地時間8日)、アメリカ合衆国、ハワイ州マウイ島においてラハイナ市街全域が焼失するという未曾有の悲惨事が発生いたしましたこと、痛恨の情、胸を抉られる思いが致します。
この悲惨事によりまして犠牲となられたすべての方々に衷心よりお悔やみを申し上げ、被災されました方々に心よりお見舞い申し上げます。
また、行方のわからない方の早期発見を切に願います。
速やかな復興を願い、お大師様の無辺のご加護を頂かれますよう、遥か高野山よりお祈り申し上げます。
総本山金剛峯寺 座主
高野山真言宗 管長
大僧正 長谷部真道

去る8月9日(現地時間8日)、アメリカ合衆国ハワイ州、マウイ島西部で発生した大規模な山林火災に起因するラハイナ市街全域の焼失に際し、犠牲となられた方々に対しまして深く哀悼の意を表します。
併せまして、被災され、避難を余儀なくされている市民の皆様には心よりお見舞い申し上げます。
本宗海外開教の歴史において、その記念すべき第一歩を印したラハイナの地に対しまして、遙かなる懐古といっそうの愛着を抱きつつ、早期の復興を祈念いたします。
総本山金剛峯寺執行長
高野山真言宗 宗務総長
今川泰伸

Condolences for Maui Wildfire in Hawaii
On August 9th (local time, August 8th), a catastrophic and unprecedented tragedy occurred in Lahaina, Maui county, Hawaii, where the entire area was devastated by fire. Our hearts are filled with deep sorrow and regret for this incident.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to all those who lost their lives due to this tragic event and offer our sincere sympathies to those who have been affected by the disaster.
Furthermore, we earnestly hope for the swift discovery of those who are missing.
May a rapid recovery be wished for, and may the universal protection of Kobo Daishi Kukai be bestowed upon everyone. Our prayers come from the distant Koyasan
Shindo Hasebe
Chief Abbot
Kongobuji Head Temple / Koyasan Shingon Buddhism
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On August 9th (local time, August 8th), due to a massive wildfire that occurred in the western part of Maui Island, Hawaii, United States, we deeply express our condolences to those who lost their lives and mourn their passing in the wake of the complete destruction of Lahaina town.
Furthermore, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to all the citizens who have been affected and compelled to evacuate due to the disaster.
In the history of the overseas propagation of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism, Lahaina holds the significant first step, and we hold a nostalgic and profound attachment to this place. While embracing these feelings, we earnestly pray for the swift recovery of the area.
Taishin Imagawa
Executive Director
Kongobuji Head Temple / Koyasan Shingon Buddhism

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