Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone
By Rev. Marcos Sawada
In Hawaii at the Halemaumau crater, lava is flowing and there are explosions and lots of earthquakes. Every one of these occurrences is a manifestation of Mother Nature. Are they good or bad? Is reality good or bad? Continue reading “A Volcano and Power beyond Self”
By Rev. Patti Nakai
One day Rev. Gyoko Saito filled in to lead a study class at the Buddhist Temple of Chicago. Instead of showering us with knowledge about Buddhist history and concepts, Rev. Saito spoke not to our heads but aimed for our guts.
Continue reading “Translating Hongan with his Life”
By Rev. Hideaki Nishihori
For ten years, I was stressed out and frustrated. I couldn’t sleep and was always tired. My life was hell. Then I discovered Shin Buddhism. Continue reading “Music and Arrogance”