Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone
Our temples are beginning to hold their Higan services beginning this Sunday. At the beginning of Autumn, many Buddhist temples hold a special service called “Higan.” The name “Higan” means crossing over to the “other shore.” Continue reading “Fall Equinox Service”
By Rev. Peter Hata
Currently, in response to the ongoing crisis surrounding the issue of immigration, there’s a certain poetic passage that is frequently quoted: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” Continue reading “Amida and the Statue of Liberty”
By Rev. Ryoko Osa
People unfamiliar with Jodo Shinshu Buddhism may think “Namu Amida Butsu” is a mysterious mantra with magical powers. But rather than imagining it’s changing the world, think how it changes our perception. Continue reading “Infinite Compassion’s Call”
By Rev. Frederick Brenion
Ohigan comes twice a year in Spring and Fall. It means “encountering the other shore.” Yet we cannot come to grips with this “other shore” until we stand on this shore’s edge. When we do, we find Ohigan is not just twice a year. It is every moment of our lives. Continue reading “Fleeting World, Burning House”
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Women play a big role in our temples today and I think the reason why is rooted in Jodo Shinshu Buddhist teachings and history. Continue reading “Jodo Shinshu Women”
by Rev. Mauricio Ghigonetto
Higashi Honganji landed in South American a generation later than in North America and Hawaii, which perhaps explains why our growth lags. Still, it’s a reminder we face a long road ahead to grow and thrive in our South America district, especially if we want to train and ordain new ministers. Continue reading “Looking Ahead: Higashi Honganji in South America”