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”
NY Greeting: Overseas District Abbot Yul Otani
(Overseas District Abbot Yul Ōtani was installed last summer)
To my fellow followers in overseas districts, I wish you all a Happy New Year. Continue reading “NY Greeting: Overseas District Abbot Yul Otani”
Bishop Tajima: New Year’s Greeting
(Bishop Hiroshi Tajima is Chief Administrator of Shinshū Ōtani-ha (Higashi Honganji)
To everyone in our overseas districts, I wish you a Happy New Year. I’d also like to express my appreciation for the continued support and understanding you give our Sangha. Continue reading “Bishop Tajima: New Year’s Greeting”
New Year’s Day Service
Ring in the new year with an online New Year’s Day service. Continue reading “New Year’s Day Service”
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”
Mochi Time
This month typically many of our temples make “mochi,” traditional Japanese rice cakes. They hold “mochitsuki,” a special day for making mochi. Unfortunately because of the pandemic, we’ve put this activity on hold. Nevertheless, please enjoy this description of a timeless tradition. Continue reading “Mochi Time”