The organization explained
Head religious affairs office
Handles planning projects and public relations, as well as affairs for fundraising and other events.
General affairs
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General affairs section
Handles procedures and filings pertaining to temples, teachers, and other issues. Also handles the management of this web site.
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Public welfare section
Handles affairs pertaining to labor and public welfare.
Anniversary Services Office
Use this hotline for all questions regarding the special services for the 1,200th anniversary of Mount Koya’s founding.
Human rights bureau
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Social services section
Deals with social welfare, disaster response, and other issues.
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Human rights section
Deals with human rights issues, working with various organizations and groups.
Education group
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Education section
Handles education and missionary work. Creates literature and holds shakyo and ajikan workshops, as well as maintaining the newsletter.
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Culture section
Handles affairs for the Taishi Kyokai, training dojo, fundraising activities, Boy Scouts and other educational programs, the Dogyokai, Domonkai, and other educational and awareness groups.
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Public affairs section
Handles affairs for activities including donations to the Kongobuji, religious dances, and the Koyasan flower arrangement shows.
International bureau
Handles overseas missionary activities and administration of the international exchange center.
Financial affairs
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Financial affairs
Handles accounting and management of the sect’s financial assets, donations, et cetera.
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Furnishings Division
In charge just of goods to be used in Kong?bu-ji and Religious Affairs office
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Engineering Division
Responsible for management of facilities and land
Religious services group
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Religious services section
Handles the range of events that are hosted at Mount Koya throughout the year.
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Adherent section
Handles reception for temple-goers to Kongobuji and the administration of the Sanyokai.
Garan
Handles all affairs related to visits to the Garan. Manages the various properties in the Garan and the hosting of events and services.
Okunoin
Handles memorial services and prayers. Cares for Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum.
Forestry unit
Sees to the growth and care of the forests on Mount Koya. Also receives lumber donations.