At the beginning of Spring, many Buddhist temples hold a special service called “Higan.” The name “Higan” means crossing over to the “other shore.” Continue reading “Up Next: Spring Higan service”
Jodo Shinshu in France
By Gregory Thomas
First I thought, “I’m definitely not interested in that Pure Land thing.” Now I hope to share Jodo Shinshu in my home country France. Continue reading “Jodo Shinshu in France”
Call it Karma
By Joseph Deschenes
Karma sent me to Japan. At least that’s how I felt after visiting Higashi Honganji’s main temple in Kyoto. And karma allowed me to encounter Shinran Shonin and Jodo Shinshu. Continue reading “Call it Karma”