Skip to content
Higashi Honganji USA

Higashi Honganji USA

Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone

  • HOME
  • Articles
  • Buddhism
  • Notable Teachers
  • Events
  • Q&A
  • Video
  • Services
  • Calendar
  • About
  • Contact

Tag: Honen

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

Shinran’s Shelter-in-Place

by Rev. Wayne S. Yokoyama

An Imaginary Storyline

In this pandemic, you know following a stay-at-home order is tough. Now imagine Shinran Shōnin voluntarily secluding himself for 100 days. Continue reading “Shinran’s Shelter-in-Place”

Posted on March 18, 2020June 1, 2020

Buddhism in the Epidemic Age

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”

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019

Shinran Bound and Gagged (And Finally Released)

By Rev. Patti Nakai

“What the heck,” a newcomer may wonder after hearing a common explanation of Jodo Shinshu. The explanation? “Just recite Namo Amida Butsu and rebirth after death is guaranteed in a bejeweled paradise called Pure Land.” Continue reading “Shinran Bound and Gagged (And Finally Released)”

Contact

Address
505 East Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Email: info@higashihonganjiusa.org

Hours
Monday—Friday: 9:00AM–5:00PM
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00AM–5:00PM

About This Site

Higashi Honganji Buddhist temples follow a Buddhist tradition called Jodo Shinshu, or “True Essence of Pure Land Buddhism,” and is affiliated with the Shinshu Otani-ha denomination, based in Kyoto, Japan.

Search

Publications

June 2025
S M T W T F S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930  
« May    

Copyright

All articles can only be copied or repost when original link is referenced. Copyright by Higashi Honganji North America Mission

About This Site

Higashi Honganji Buddhist temples follow a Buddhist tradition called Jodo Shinshu, or “True Essence of Pure Land Buddhism,” and is affiliated with the Shinshu Otani-ha denomination, based in Kyoto, Japan.

Search

  • HOME
  • Articles
  • Buddhism
  • Notable Teachers
  • Events
  • Q&A
  • Video
  • Services
  • Calendar
  • About
  • Contact
Proudly powered by WordPress