Buddhist leaders from various organizations, including Los Angeles Higashi Honganji, announced a national event as a response to anti-Asian attacks and religious bigotry: Continue reading “Buddhists call for national response to Anti-Asian attacks and religious bigotry”
Los Angeles Temple Vandalism and Fire
Message from Bishop Noriaki Ito
On the evening of Thursday, February 25, our Los Angeles Higashi Honganji Betsuin Temple was the target of vandalism and fire. Continue reading “Los Angeles Temple Vandalism and Fire”
Protests, Patriotism, and Jodo Shinshu
By Rev. Ken Yamada
What does Jodo Shinshu say about social and political activism? An important question amid today’s social unrest.
Buddhists sometimes are criticized for being passive and uninvolved, too focused on their own personal enlightenment. But according to Rev. Junshō Tamamitsu, a Higashi Honganji teacher focused on activism, Jodo Shinshu urges us to look outward and face society’s problems. Continue reading “Protests, Patriotism, and Jodo Shinshu”
Temple Business: General Meeting
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Once a year our temples typically hold a general membership meeting around this time. Let’s consider what happens there and why they’re important. Continue reading “Temple Business: General Meeting”
Buddhist Leaders Tackle World Problems
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Buddhists leaders in Northern California have banded together to help tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems. They’ve adopted goals set by the United Nations and plan to urge their members to take action. Continue reading “Buddhist Leaders Tackle World Problems”
Nembutsu Roadtrip (Part Two)
By Rev. Ken Yamada
After leaving Salt Lake City, we traveled upstate to Ogden Buddhist Church, south of the historic Mormon city of Brigham. Continue reading “Nembutsu Roadtrip (Part Two)”