Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Highway billboards say much about a region. In Georgia, “The Peach State,” two giant signs declared “Only God and Donald Trump Can Save Our Country.” When entering Virginia, Joe Biden signs suddenly proliferated. Continue reading “Nembutsu Roadtrip Part 3 (Finale)”
By Rev. Ken Yamada
What sounds remind you of summer? Think of children’s voices in swimming pools, music from an ice cream truck and crackling campfires. At our temples, there are Bon odori dances and noisy bazaars. Sadly in this pandemic, many of those sounds have been silenced. Continue reading “Fading Sound of Summer: Impermanence”
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Turmoil and violence afflicting our world today are confusing and enraging. What to do? Shinran Shonin, founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, offers some relevant, timely and wise guidance. Continue reading “Shinran and Violence”
Rev. Steven Toyoshima
Recently, many of our cities were on fire, sparked by anger and despair from racism, discrimination, and systemic violence. Adding to the discontent were concerns about healthcare, civil rights and frustration with those in power. Armored police marched through the streets like maurading armies. Continue reading “Today’s Protest: Turning Rubble into Gold”
By Rev. Miki Nakura
Ultimately, we will die. Before then, how can we live the most meaningful life? Continue reading “Jataka Tale: Boy of the Himalayas”
By Bishop Noriaki Ito
Amid pandemic worries, we now are faced with another major challenge—social justice. The death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis sparked protests that quickly spread throughout the country and the world. It’s just the latest incident in which African Americans have been unduly and at times viciously treated by law enforcement. Continue reading “Awakening to Social Justice”