Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone
Rev. Steven Toyoshima
Recently, many of our cities were on fire, sparked by anger and despair from racism, discrimination, and systemic violence. Adding to the discontent were concerns about healthcare, civil rights and frustration with those in power. Armored police marched through the streets like maurading armies. Continue reading “Today’s Protest: Turning Rubble into Gold”
By Rev. Miki Nakura
Ultimately, we will die. Before then, how can we live the most meaningful life? Continue reading “Jataka Tale: Boy of the Himalayas”
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”
By Rev. Ken Yamada
A joke goes, “This person is dying! Is there a doctor here?” Someone steps forward and says: “I’m a doctor of philosophy. We’re all dying.”
Yes, the Covid-19 pandemic is bad, wreaking death and destruction to the world’s economies, creating urgent health care and human services challenges, for which, we’ve yet to find answers. This isn’t what I’m talking about. Continue reading “Death by Pandemic or Something Else”
Today, April 8, is when we commemorate the Buddha’s birth. Typically we hold a special service called Hanamatsuri on this day, or a Sunday closest to this date. It’s usually our most festive service of the year. Unfortunately because of the Covid-19 pandemic, services have been cancelled or limited to online participation only. Continue reading “April 8: the Buddha’s Birthday”
By Rev. Ken Yamada
To really understand life, we must understand there are two truths. I think most people only understand one truth, and that’s where we go wrong. Continue reading “The Truth of Two Truths”