Hiroshima temple holds memorial service for victims of WWII, A-bombing

Kojun Otani (C, standing), head priest of the Honganji school of Jodo Shinshu (literally meaning "Pure Land True Teaching") Buddhism, calls on his followers to renounce war and embrace peace during a memorial service at Honganji's Hiroshima branch on July 4, 2015, for World War II victims ahead of the 70th anniversary of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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