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North, Middle, South America

North America has Johrei Centers in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Tucson, Hawaii. There are several other centers in the United States, as well as Toronto and Vancouver, Canada with approximately 2,700 members in total.
There are approximately 410,000 members in Brazil. Sao Paulo is home to the headquarters of Sekai-Kyusei-Kyo and the theological school where education is based on Meishu-sama's philosophy.
The Sacred Grounds of Guarapiranga (about 400 ha / 43,057,050 sq ft) are in the suburbs of Sao Paulo. Within it is the Hall of Worship and the large gardens which citizens of Sao Paulo can fully enjoy as their spiritual home.
We have plans to build international conference centers, libraries and hotels there within the next 5 years.
We are also working on research into Nature Farming on our seven Nature Farms in Brazil where we strive to familiarize Nature Farming. Agricultural products grown on Nature Farms are sold in our affiliated wholesale outlets.
Sangetsu Schools of flower arrangement are working hard to teach the art and to distribute free mini flower bouquets to local citizens to fill their hearts with the art of beauty.
As these ongoing activities have received high praise in three States, including Rio de Janeiro, the 23rd of September has named as “The Day of Sangetsu” in these three States.
There are Johrei Centers in Lima, the capital of Peru which have about 4,000 members, and the centers in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina has 1,400 members.
In addition, there are also members in Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Mexico.

North, Middle, South America

Guarapiranga (about 400 ha / 43,057,050 sq ft), the sacred grounds located in the suburbs of Sao Paulo, Brazil. More than 50,000 members visit the Holy Sanctuary with the circular pillar during ceremonies.

Guarapiranga (about 400 ha / 43,057,050 sq ft), the sacred grounds located in the suburbs of Sao Paulo, Brazil. More than 50,000 members visit the Holy Sanctuary with the circular pillar during ceremonies.

Various seasonal flowers bloom along the side of the approach to the Holy Sanctuary.

Various seasonal flowers bloom along the side of the approach to the Holy Sanctuary.

In Guarapiranga, surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes, citizens can fully enjoy the feeling of relaxation in this spiritual home every weekend.

In Guarapiranga, surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes, citizens can fully enjoy the feeling of relaxation in this spiritual home every weekend.