The recent Magnitude 9.0 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Miyagi
Prefecture was of a scale that none of us have ever experienced, and was
followed in quick succession by powerful aftershocks that extended across
many regions of Japan.
Further, the large tsunami that descended upon the
Pacific coastline of the Tohoku region in the wake of the earthquake caused
severe damage and much loss of life.
We wish to offer our sympathies to all of those who have been affected by
this disaster, and express our sincerest condolences for the victims who
lost their lives.
Many people remain stranded without relief, and it is our hope that as many
as possible will be rescued without delay.
The staff and members of Soto Zen International stand together in wishing
for the fastest possible recovery of the disaster-affected areas, and
declare that we are willing to provide our tireless support to the people in
those areas to the greatest extent possible, for as long as we are needed.
Soto Zen International
このたびの東北地方太平洋沖地震においては、宮城県沖で発生したＭ９．０というこれまでに経験したことの無い規模の地震をはじめ、大きな地震が各地で立て続けに発生しました。
また、地震に伴い、太平洋沿岸を中心に大津波が押し寄せ甚大な被害となっています。
まずは、被災された皆様にお見舞い申し上げ、犠牲となられた方々に謹んで弔意を表します。
未だ救助されずに取り残されている多くの方が、一人でも多く、一刻も早く救出されることを願います。
スタッフ、会員ともども、まずは被災地の求めに沿った可能な限りの支援を惜しまないことを表明いたします。
ＳＯＴＯ禅インターナショナル
Ｉn February of 1993, volunteers who were former missionaries founded SZI (Soto Zen International) with the consent of the two head monasteries, Eiheiji and Sojiji, as well as the Administration Headquarters, Sotoshu-Shumucho. The group is composed of SZI members and volunteer staff members to promote international exchange, as well as the overseas missionary work of Soto Zen Buddhism. The activities of SZI are supported by donations and membership fees from temples and SZI members who believe in and practice mutual support.
Soto Zen International (SZI = SOTO禅インターナショナル）は、国際布教経験者有志の呼びかけによって、1993年2月に発足いたしました。 大本山永平寺・總持寺と宗務庁から協賛をいただき、会員の皆様と共にボランテイア・スタッフが運営する曹洞宗の国際布教、及び曹洞禅の国際交流を推進する団体です。SZI活動は、相互扶助を実践し ていこうという皆様、有志寺院、会員一人ひとりの「願い」に支えられる「会費」により運営されております。
