Leukemia cells disappear, complete remission
Mr. Kazuhiro Nagashima’s story:
I joined Kenshokai in 1992.
As a stock analyst, I was ranked first in Takarajima magazine “2008 Best Analyst Rankings” the year after the Lehman Brothers collapse. I am so grateful for this recognition.
Two years ago I developed acute myelogenous leukemia, cancer of the blood.
Immediately after starting the anticancer drug treatment, the leukemia cells in the bone marrow became less than 5% and went into remission. I was discharged from the hospital after two months.
My doctor said, “The situation is still too unpredictable. If you are not treated with a large dose of anticancer drugs while considering a bone marrow transplant in the future, the leukemia cells will proliferate again, and you will become susceptible to infectious diseases. In six months, you would likely die from Candida bacteremia and other infections.”
Three months later, as I had feared, the leukemia returned.
Four months of treatment with anti-cancer drugs that were supposed to stop the growth of leukemia cells had no effect at all. Side effects from the drugs caused mouth ulcers and made it hard to eat.
At the end of January last year, the leukemia cells in the bone marrow had increased to 80%, and the doctor told me that I had only a few months to live.
Tears welled up in my eyes as I thought of my uncertain future and the family I would leave behind.
At that moment, I was reminded of Asai Sensei’s guidance, and was moved beyond words. I was filled with courage!
Nichiren Daishonin said:
You must first learn about the deathbed, and later learn about other things.
In reply to Mr. Matsuno’s letter:
The most terrifying thing for human beings is death. However, death is, in fact, the gateway to Enlightenment.
Whether or not one achieves Buddhahood depends precisely on the strength of one’s faith. Therefore, it is essential that we chant Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo with all our hearts, both in times of hardship and in times of joy.
The doctor recommended hospitalization and anticancer drug treatment, which I refused.
I left everything to Gohonzon-sama and chose to stay at home taking only herbal medicine. I put my whole heart and soul into Shakubuku (sharing Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo with others).
Because of my weakened physical condition, I had to take many breaks to get to the place where I was supposed to meet with friends. I was barely able to get there.
Whenever I talked about Buppo, my life force was strangely energized, and friends said, “You look great! I can’t believe you have only a few months to live!”
I was filled with gratitude for the life force that I received from the Gohonzon-sama.
However, my condition worsened day by day, and I developed pneumonia three times, causing me to cough uncontrollably and have chest pains.
My fever kept fluctuating wildly. I lost my appetite and strength, so I finally had to be hospitalized.
I continued with intravenous antibiotics for about a month, but instead, my entire body swelled up and I had difficulty walking on my own.
I was afraid that I would die in a hospital bed.
I was inspired to fight against my illness regardless of logic when I heard Asai-Sensei’s words, “Among the Nichiren Shoshu, the orthodox school, only Kenshokai is striving to complete the Daishonin’s testament and carry on the legacy of the 2nd high priest Nikko Shonin.”
Furthermore, as I devoted myself to praying Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo and yearning for the Kaidan no Dai Gohonzon, I was able to face my approaching death, which I had turned away from.
I was filled with multiple feelings and I wished only for Jobutsu, the attainment of Buddhahood.
On December 4th of last year, the doctor told my wife that I had only 10 days to live.
I was surprisingly calm enough to take it in.
Then my wife and I visited the Kenshokai headquarters with the intention of making this my last visit.
All the memories since I started my practice with Kenshokai members ran through my mind. I said to myself:
“Gohonzon-sama and Asai-sensei, thank you so much for everything!”
I chanted Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo with my whole heart, and a burst of passion filled me.
From that day on, an amazing manifestation happened!
It was unbelievably fast, and my blood levels began to improve in no time at all. White blood cells, platelets, and other values increased to the standard values of healthy people. The number of leukemia cells, called “blasts”, decreased rapidly and, in a short period of time, completely disappeared!
The doctor who witnessed this strange evidence couldn’t believe it!
“Impossible! There is no logic behind zero blasts! It’s nothing but a miracle!”.
On January 11th of this year, another bone marrow examination was performed, which showed no increase in blasts, and the doctor told me that I was in “absolute remission,” with no symptoms of cancer at all.
After being told that I had only 10 days to live, I went into “absolute remission” just a little over a month later.
How amazing is the power of the Gohonzon-sama!!
Furthermore, the insurance covered all the hospitalization expenses that I had worried about, and I realized the protection of Gohonzon-sama in this unbelievable turn of events.
I could not stop crying as the Daishonin’s golden words came to my mind:
The Lotus Sutra is a light in the darkness, a ship on the sea, and protection in fearful places.
I was given an extended life.
I was filled with gratitude to Asai-Sensei who is always full of compassion and encouraging guidance.
I was able to face my own death and my faith became unshakeable. With that, if three million people in Japan chant toward the Kaidan no Dai Gohonzon and earnestly pray for the fulfillment of the Daishonin’s testament and awaken the nation of Japan then I am committed to teaching the great virtues of Nichiren Daishonin to as many Japanese people as possible.
I am so grateful to our leader, Asai-Sensei for standing up to complete Daishonin’s testament so Japan can become a Buddha nation and cause a ripple effect around the world!
Thank you!
From Kenshokai newspaper – March 5th, 2022
Unbreakable Happiness 