Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone
By Rev. Steven Toyoshima
What would we do if Waikiki beach disappeared? Where would we live if places like Southern California were submerged by rising sea levels caused by climate change? How can we survive heat waves and weather disasters stoked by rising ocean temperatures? Continue reading “Facing Climate Change”
Buddhist leaders tackled world poverty, the first of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in an online forum last week. Continue reading “SDG#1: Fighting World Poverty”
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”
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 “SDGs: Buddhist Leaders Tackle World Problems”
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)”
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)”