By Rev. Ken Yamada
To really understand life, we must understand there are two truths. I think most people only understand one truth, and that’s where we go wrong. Continue reading “The Truth of Two Truths”
Zen and Shin Buddhism: Wisdom and Compassion
By Rev. Kenjun Kawawata
The famous Zen scholar Daisetz Suzuki spent a lifetime translating and writing about Buddhism emphasizing Dharma, or wisdom, not compassion. Why? Continue reading “Zen and Shin Buddhism: Wisdom and Compassion”
“Mottanai!” Don’t waste!
Rev. Noriaki Fujimori
Let’s face it: We live in a world that creates too much waste. Here are some words of wisdom—“Mottainai.”
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Who needs neighbors?
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?”
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”
Kiyozawa: Deathbed Confession
Despite a superior intellect, determination and iron will, Manshi Kiyozawa found his efforts to understand Buddhism completely futile. That’s when he grasped the meaning of life. Continue reading “Kiyozawa: Deathbed Confession”