Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone
James Fredericks is professor emeritus of Loyola Marymount University and a Roman Catholic priest in Northern California, who has been active promoting dialogue and cross-religious studies between Buddhists and Christians for many years. We recently asked him about his activities and thoughts. Continue reading “Buddhists and Christians: Dialogue of Fraternity”
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 Bishop Noriaki Ito
As of now, the number of infections and those who have died from the COVID-19 pandemic in our country and across the world continues to rise. I’m wishing you the best during this extremely challenging time. Continue reading “Facing the Pandemic”
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Amid a global pandemic caused by the coronavirus, the life and times of Shinran Shonin are surprisingly relevant. Continue reading “Buddhism in the Epidemic Age”
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”
By Rev. Kenjun Kawawata
The famous Zen scholar Daisetz Suzuki spent a lifetime translating and writing about Buddhism emphasizing Dharma, or wisdom, not compassion. Why? Continue reading “Zen and Shin Buddhism: Wisdom and Compassion”