850th Anniversary Archives – Higashi Honganji USA

May 17, 2023August 1, 2026

Shinran 850th Birthday Tour (Part I)

By Rev. Ken Yamada

This year marks the 850^th Birthday of Shinran Shonin and the 800^th Anniversary of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism’s founding. In April, a group of us from the North America District traveled to Japan to attend the commemoration at Higashi Honganji’s main temple. Continue reading “Shinran 850th Birthday Tour (Part I)”

January 10, 2020August 1, 2026

Shinshu Celebrations Planned

by Bishop Hiroshi Tajima

Happy New Year to all of you Jodo Shinshu followers across the world. I deeply appreciate your support of our temples and strength you bring to our Sangha. Continue reading “Shinshu Celebrations Planned”