By Rev. Noriaki Fujimori
On a recent trip to Japan, I visited “Chibaru Shokudō,” an Okinawan restaurant in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, that’s known as “wrong-order restaurant.” Elderly people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease work there.
SDG #6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Buddhist leaders tackled water and sanitation in an online forum Saturday, the sixth of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), under the theme, “Buddhist Perspectives: Ensure Access to Water and Sanitation.” Continue reading “SDG #6: Clean Water and Sanitation”
SDG #3: Good Health and Well Being
Buddhist leaders tackled “Good Health and Well Being” in an online forum last week, the third of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), along with the theme, “What can we do now for our future? Buddhist Perspectives.” Continue reading “SDG #3: Good Health and Well Being”
War and Jodo Shinshu
By Rev. Ken Yamada
What does Jodo Shinshu say about standing up to oppression and violence? With a war in Ukraine, conflicts in our own country and turmoil worldwide, that’s an important question. Continue reading “War and Jodo Shinshu”
SDG #2: Fighting World Hunger
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Buddhist leaders tackled world hunger in an online forum last week, the second of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), under the theme, “Zero Hunger: What can we do now for our future? Buddhist Perspectives.” Continue reading “SDG #2: Fighting World Hunger”
Coincidences, Coronavirus, and Life
By Rev. Noriaki Fujimori
How do you view coincidences? Is life going according to plan? Is life different than you imagined? Have unexpected events shaped your life? Continue reading “Coincidences, Coronavirus, and Life”