In November 1946, the five boys entered the Buddhist priesthood at Nishi Hongwanji temple in Kyoto and became young monks. After studying hard, Masuda went to Ryukoku University in Kyoto.

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The Five Moral Precepts and the Noble Eightfold Path are important guides for the Buddhist family and other areas of life. Image caption, A mother and child making an offering to a boy monk at a ...