By Rev. Marcos Sawada
Shakyamuni Buddha said, “Life (the self) is an illusion!” Is life really an illusion? Here’s a perspective I learned from two dharma teachers, Rev. Yutai Ikeda and Rev. Nobuo Haneda. Continue reading “Human Dilemma”
Chief Administrator: New Year Greeting
By Chief Administrator Hiroshi Tajima, , Shinshū Ōtani-ha (Higashi Honganji)
I extend my warmest New Year’s greetings to all of you in our overseas districts, which includes North America, Hawaii and Brazil. I also thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support and understanding you continue to give our Sangha. Continue reading “Chief Administrator: New Year Greeting”
New Year’s Greeting: Overseas District Abbot
by Overseas District Abbot Chōyū Ōtani
To all of our fellow followers in the overseas districts, I wish you a Happy New Year. It is with great pleasure that I can share the joy of welcoming the new year together with you as a member of the sangha. Continue reading “New Year’s Greeting: Overseas District Abbot”
Reflecting on Bodhi Day
By Bishop Kenjun Kawawata
With Bodhi Day approaching on December 8, let’s ponder its meaning for us. Bodhi Day observes the day the Buddha became enlightened.
Our Thanksgiving
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Some people dread the upcoming holidays and resent time spent with family, when tensions may run high. Others enjoy time with loved ones and look forward to sharing a meal. Personally, I think Thanksgiving Day is the perfect Buddhist holiday. Continue reading “Our Thanksgiving”
Make Peace Great Again
It was a war to end all wars. It did not. It would make the world safe for democracy. It failed. It was to end quickly. It lasted four horrific years with millions of casualties. It was a war which should not have happened. Yet it did. It changed the world forever. It solved nothing. It planted the seeds for war 21 years later and for the conflicts of today. It was called the Great War, the World War, World War I. It ended 100 years ago this month on November 11, 1918. It is a day known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day. In the United States, we call it Veterans Day. Continue reading “Make Peace Great Again”