By Rev. Ken Yamada
Despite Buddhism’s rise in today’s popular culture, why is membership declining at many of our temples? What’s the answer and what can we do about this vexing problem? Continue reading “Why is membership dropping at temples?”
Large Turnout for Buddhist Women’s Conference
An international conference for women and Jodo Shinshu attracted a huge crowd of attendees from various countries. Continue reading “Large Turnout for Buddhist Women’s Conference”
Facing Humility
By Ed Oasa
My illnesses changed my life in ways unimaginable. Ultimately it led me to seek answers in Shin Buddhism. Continue reading “Facing Humility”
Thinking Peace in August
By Rev. Ryoko Osa
A mass shooting occurred again in August. This time it was in El Paso, Texas. On that day while driving home from our temple camping trip, I listened to the radio news. Continue reading “Thinking Peace in August”
An Ideal Community
By Rev. Noriaki Fujimori
Wouldn’t you like to live in an ideal community? What makes a community ideal? Continue reading “An Ideal Community”
eBOOK: When We Entrust to the Long Held Wish
By Daiei Kaneko
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism can seem mystifying and irrelevant with abstract jargon and symbolism. Imagine explaining to a group English speaking diplomats, scholars and clergy. Continue reading “eBOOK: When We Entrust to the Long Held Wish”