Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone
By Rev. Marcos Sawada
This month, our temples hold a special service called “Ohigan,” observing the Spring Equinox. The Japanese word “higan” means “Crossing to the Other Shore,” which suggests a world after death. But it means much more. Continue reading “Higan and Hongan”
By Rev. Ken Yamada
What does Jodo Shinshu say about standing up to oppression and violence? With a war in Ukraine, conflicts in our own country and turmoil worldwide, that’s an important question. Continue reading “War and Jodo Shinshu”
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Many people feel religious rituals and ceremonies are silly and meaningless. After all, what’s the use of burning incense and chanting a bunch of words we don’t understand? But they’re important in helping to deepen our spirituality, especially in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Continue reading “Importance of Rituals and Ceremonies in Buddhism”