By Rev. Ken Yamada
If you have neighbors you don’t know and to whom you never speak, you’re not alone. It’s a sign of a common societal problem that can affect us emotionally, socially and spiritually. Continue reading “Who needs neighbors?”
Shinshu Celebrations Planned
by Bishop Hiroshi Tajima
Happy New Year to all of you Jodo Shinshu followers across the world. I deeply appreciate your support of our temples and strength you bring to our Sangha. Continue reading “Shinshu Celebrations Planned”
Greeting From Next Abbot
By Rev. Chōyū Ōtani
To all of you Jodo Shinshu Buddhists, I wish you a Happy New Year! It’s a joy to welcome the year 2020 together with everyone in our sangha. Continue reading “Greeting From Next Abbot”
New Year’s Day Service
Ring in the new year with our New Year’s Day service. Continue reading “New Year’s Day Service”
Up Next: Year End Service
Don’t call it New Year’s Eve, call it “Joya-E,” our year-end observance. Continue reading “Up Next: Year End Service”
Buddhism for Slackers
By Rev. Ken Yamada
“Jodo Shinshu is for slackers,” I suddenly thought. Surrounding me were monks, nuns and some very devout laypeople. Unlike me, they looked like real “Buddhists.” Continue reading “Buddhism for Slackers”