Change Yourself First
Last year, three Japanese people were awarded the Nobel Physics Prize for inventing the blue light emitting diode. Mr. Shuji Nakamura, a...
What Was Sakyamuni’s Purpose in Preaching Buddhism?
Q: What was Śākyamuni’s purpose in preaching Buddhism? A: World historian H.G. Wells (1866–1946) listed Śākyamuni Buddha as one of the...
Happily on the Path towards Amida Buddha
Contrary to current heavy snow in Japan, the sun glares from early morning here in Hawaii. Every day, under the sunshine, I am actively...
There is No Effect Without a Cause
The teachings that Śākyamuni Buddha taught are known as ‘Buddhism’ today. The foundation of Buddhism is the Law of Cause and Effect....
Four Deluded Views of Human Beings
I recently learned about the four deluded views of human beings that Buddhism teaches. They are mistaken ways of how we view life. The...
Youth in Kyoto - The Act of Sharing Buddhism Wins the Hearts and Minds of Youths
Appointments are All Booked Up for 2 Weeks! Shogo Takeda’s enthusiasm to convey Buddhism to young people in Kyoto has spread to other...
The Purpose of Life and the Path of No Hindrance
He of the nembutsu is on the path of no hindrance. Why is this so? Before the one who has true faith, gods of heaven and earth bow down...
Buddhist Vocab Class - Worldly Passions
Q: Will worldly passions be eliminated after striking temple bells on New Year’s Eve 108 times? In Japan, people commonly use the...
Ju Shin (従真) Sui Ke (垂化) - Spirit of Shinran Followers
Many splendid works of calligraphy are exhibited throughout the Great Lecture Hall. Takamori Sensei taught the following concerning the...
The Truth of Humans Revealed
“Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, “What’s in it for me?”...
