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)”
Roadtrip: Nembutsu Across America (Part I)
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Travel across country in an RV and “spread the nembutsu,” pandemic be damned? Continue reading “Roadtrip: Nembutsu Across America (Part I)”
Shinran and Violence
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”
Statement Against Injustice and in Support of Black Lives
Discrimination, racism and police brutality have no place in a free society. The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and other Black Americans prove there’s still much wrong in our world. Now is the time to protest against a system that breeds injustice and the senseless taking of human life. We must all work together towards much needed change. Continue reading “Statement Against Injustice and in Support of Black Lives”