by Rev. Wayne S. Yokoyama
An Imaginary Storyline
In this pandemic, you know following a stay-at-home order is tough. Now imagine Shinran Shōnin voluntarily secluding himself for 100 days. Continue reading “Shinran’s Shelter-in-Place”
Awakening to Social Justice
By Bishop Noriaki Ito
Amid pandemic worries, we now are faced with another major challenge—social justice. The death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis sparked protests that quickly spread throughout the country and the world. It’s just the latest incident in which African Americans have been unduly and at times viciously treated by law enforcement. Continue reading “Awakening to Social Justice”
New Video Page: Watch, Listen, Learn
Welcome to our new video page. We just started, but going forward, we plan to have more videos about Buddhist teachings, practices, services, lectures, instruction and more.
Continue reading “New Video Page: Watch, Listen, Learn”
New Q&A Page: Your Questions Answered
If you have a question, please email us at info@higashihonganjiusa.org. You also can post questions on our Facebook page “Shinshu Center of America.” Continue reading “New Q&A Page: Your Questions Answered”
Meaning of Incense
By Rev. Ken Yamada
The smell of incense pervades our temples. What does it mean?
Burning incense is a universal ritual throughout Buddhism. Knowing its meaning helps us appreciate its purpose. Continue reading “Meaning of Incense”
The Shinran You Never Knew
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Who’d think Shinran Shonin, founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, could stir controversy 750 years after he lived? With much speculation, today’s scholars are exploring new angles of his life, which may prove a different Shinran than the one we know. Continue reading “The Shinran You Never Knew”