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Month: May 2020

Posted on May 22, 2020June 3, 2020

Meaning of Incense

By Rev. Ken Yamada

The smell of incense pervades our temples. What does it mean?

Burning incense is a universal ritual throughout Buddhism. Knowing its meaning helps us appreciate its purpose. Continue reading “Meaning of Incense”

Posted on May 14, 2020June 11, 2020

The Shinran You Never Knew

By Rev. Ken Yamada

Who’d think Shinran Shonin, founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, could stir controversy 750 years after he lived? With much speculation, today’s scholars are exploring new angles of his life, which may prove a different Shinran than the one we know. Continue reading “The Shinran You Never Knew”

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