The Training Course at the Buddhist Academy
“I Never Imagined There Would Be a Place Like This in the Ephemeral World We Live.” We have received letters from our Dharma friends who...
Born in the Village of Devout Shin Buddhists
I was born in Torigoe Village in Ishikawa Prefecture, which is well-known for the uprisings of the Ikko sect in the historical Kaga...
The Big Gap between Mere Knowledge Missionary and an Actual Experience
Before I came to Los Angeles, I was often told that, in the US, it’s not a good idea to make an apology because it disadvantages you. But...
Buddhism Taught Me the Real Gratitude to Parents
My parents are Shinran followers. My mother is a Buddhist lecturer and my father is a painter. He paints pictures for Shinran Centers...
Conversation of Family Members The Key to Happiness
Let Us Forget the Kindness We Did Henry enters his sister Betty’s room Henry: Betty, I’m having trouble doing my English homework. Could...
