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Posted on December 2, 2020December 15, 2021

Up Next: Bodhi Day

Buddhists officially don’t celebrate Christmas, but many of them decorate trees that suspiciously look like the holiday tree. The running joke is that they’re really “Bodhi” trees. Continue reading “Up Next: Bodhi Day”

Posted on November 16, 2020

Book Review: The Cat Who Went to Heaven

By Rev. Frederick Brenion

For an easy-to-understand book about the Buddha, I recommend “The Cat who went to Heaven” by Elizabeth Coatsworth. Continue reading “Book Review: The Cat Who Went to Heaven”

Posted on August 20, 2020

Life Upside Down

By Rev. Steven Toyoshima

Due to pandemic uncertainty, we’ve all cancelled plans for travel, weddings, funerals and almost any event with other people. Even our annual Bon Dance festivals were cancelled, leaving us feeling that life has turned upside down. Continue reading “Life Upside Down”

Posted on August 12, 2020May 9, 2022

Shinran and Violence

By Rev. Ken Yamada

Turmoil and violence afflicting our world today are confusing and enraging. What to do? Shinran Shonin, founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, offers some relevant, timely and wise guidance. Continue reading “Shinran and Violence”

Posted on July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

Today’s Protest: Turning Rubble into Gold

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”

Posted on July 1, 2020

Jataka Tale: Boy of the Himalayas

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”

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