https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM1pFIwqdvg&ab_channel=ShinshuCenterofAmerica
Overseas District Abbot Yul Otani gives his message for this year’s Hoonko, Shinran Shonin’s memorial. He was born and raised in Brazil and now lives in Kyoto, Japan.
In Crisis: A Wish Given to Us
Focusing Back on the Deep Wish Given to Us:
Turning Crisis into an Opportunity to Restore Our Humanity
By Bishop Hiroshi Tajima
We can’t predict what will happen to the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic. After careful consideration, here at Higashi Honganji’s mother temple (Shinshū Honbyō) we decided to conduct our annual Spring Service as scheduled. However, attendance will be limited to only headquarters office staff. Additionally in consideration of public health, we suspended all volunteer programs (Hōshidan) as of March 1 at our Dōbō Retreat Center. Continue reading “In Crisis: A Wish Given to Us”
Greeting From Next Abbot
By Rev. Chōyū Ōtani
To all of you Jodo Shinshu Buddhists, I wish you a Happy New Year! It’s a joy to welcome the year 2020 together with everyone in our sangha. Continue reading “Greeting From Next Abbot”
Killing Myself
By Rev. Koen Kikuchi
How do you feel about euthanasia—deciding the time and place of your own death? In Hawaii starting this year, euthanasia is allowed under certain conditions, adding to a growing number of states in this country. Is euthanasia really our choice to make? Continue reading “Killing Myself”
Call it Karma
By Joseph Deschenes
Karma sent me to Japan. At least that’s how I felt after visiting Higashi Honganji’s main temple in Kyoto. And karma allowed me to encounter Shinran Shonin and Jodo Shinshu. Continue reading “Call it Karma”
New Year’s Greeting: Overseas District Abbot
by Overseas District Abbot Chōyū Ōtani
To all of our fellow followers in the overseas districts, I wish you a Happy New Year. It is with great pleasure that I can share the joy of welcoming the new year together with you as a member of the sangha. Continue reading “New Year’s Greeting: Overseas District Abbot”