Birth in the Pure Land is Our Ultimate Purpose of Life
The 2,000-Matt Hall is the Transshipment Area Master Shinran proclaims at the very beginning of “The Hymn of True Faith” that he himself...
Teaching the Law of Cause and Effect
Felix Crosser (A follower in Los Angeles) explained the Four Sufferings and Eight Sufferings. Among the four sufferings, he explained the...
I Try to be Loyal to the Teachings
As I sit here writing a note of gratitude, I wonder about all other beings who suffer as I do. My family, friends, complete strangers,...
A New Missionary in Los Angeles: Kouhei Harada
The other day we had a short interview with Missionary Kouhei Harada: Q. What are your hobbies if any? A. I’ve enjoyed listening to music...
The True Object of Reverence in Pure Land Buddhism
Why did Shinran designate not a wooden statue or a painting as the principal object of worship, but the Name of Namu Amida Butsu? In the...
A Revolution in Brazil
New Book Generates a Buzz The Portuguese version of Something You Forgot Along the Way has been published in Brazil. “Now I can convey...
Every Tear of Sorrow Turns to a Pearl
Memorial Notes There are some Buddhist friends who have listened to the the Buddhist teachings together with us this time last year but...
On the Fearfulness of Greed
During a typhoon, the whole town was inundated with water. As everyone was fleeing to safety, one man remembered a precious possession...
The Truth of Humans Revealed (Part 2)
(Read previous part HERE) We have been committing crimes against one another since as far back as history allows us to know. Therefore it...
The Truth of Humans Revealed (Part 1)
Over the years when I watched the news I was always surprised when some event of misfortune would strike someplace. However the more I...
