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”
Update: Jodo Shinshu in France
(In France, Gregory Thomas suddenly took a keen interest in Jodo Shinshu seven years ago, when he began reading all he could in English, translating works into French and eventually studying with Higashi Honganji’s Otani University professor Michael Conway. Last year, he started a French language Web site devoted to Jodo Shinshu, and also manages an active Facebook page. We recently checked in with him for an update on his activities. ) Continue reading “Update: Jodo Shinshu in France”
Role of Buddhist Teachers in Zen and Jodo Shinshu
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”
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”
New Video Page: Watch, Listen, Learn
Welcome to our new video page. We just started, but going forward, we plan to have more videos about Buddhist teachings, practices, services, lectures, instruction and more.
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