Teachings
Monshu Emeritus Messages
The 24th Head Priest OHTANI Koshin
| The 24th Monshu OHTANI Koshin (Dharma Name: Shaku Sokunyo) | |
|---|---|
| Biography | |
| 1945 | Born |
| 1960 | Ordained as a Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha priest |
| 1970 | Designated as Shimmon (Heir Apparent to Monshu) |
| 1977 | Inaugurated as Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Monshu |
| Posts | |
| 1978–1980 | President, Japan Buddhist Federation |
| 1988–1990 | President, Japan Buddhist Federation |
| 1996–present | Chair, Japanese Association for Prison Chaplains |
