South America Hongwanji Mission


The South America Hongwanji Mission also known as Comunidade Budista Sul-Americana Jodo-Shinshu Honpa Hongwanji is a district of the Nishi Hongan-ji branch of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism.

History

wa established in South America in tandem with the immigration of Japanese people. The Mission was officially recognized by the Brazilian government in 1955 and is the most recent among overseas temple districts.
The Betsuin is currently located in Sao Paulo. The organization oversees 35 temples, 17 ministers, 17 assistant ministers and approximately 10,000 members in Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Argentina.

Locations

Brazil

Peru