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Allowing marriage for Buddhist priests in all Japanese sects was originally a political measure by the government of the time, intended to actually dilute the power of some Buddhist sects in Japan. Also though, the Precepts in most Buddhist traditions in Japan at least don't require celibacy, so there is no conflict between being ordained as a priest and being non celibate/married. So yes is the brief answer to your question, with some historical background thrown in as context.

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Hi Shoren, I am curious about your being a participant and receiving Jukai from Akiba Roshi. I thought that as a teacher, you would be sort of done with that, and would be helping as a preceptor in some capacity (which perhaps you did as well?). Thanks, as always, for your personal sharing- I love all your dharma names!

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