As we remember loved ones who crossed over to the Other Shore in the month of December, Rev. Adams shares reflections on a recent chance encounter with a temple member while navigating the challenges of parenting a toddler during the Covid-19 pandemic.

With “pandemic fatigue” on the rise, we may be growing weary of living under the cloud of Covid-19 and the many restrictions that have been placed on our daily activities. In these extraordinary times, the Buddha’s life and teachings offer precious gui...

We revisit the story of how the Buddha conquered the demons of illusion by not succumbing to doubt and anxiety in the midst of threats and distractions, and look to his example for inspiration in our present moment.

This month we learn about the Primal Vow of Amida Buddha, which is the heart of the Jodo Shinshu teaching, as we consider the following lines from Shōshinge: He then established the supreme, incomparable Vow;He made the great Vow rare and all-encompass...

As we remember our loved ones who crossed over to the Other Shore in the month of November, Rev. Adams considers the peace of mind that we realize through trusting in the Buddha’s compassionate vow. To join us for online Dharma Services,

Rev. Adams shares reflections on Veteran’s Day and transforming conflict through compassion, particularly how the practice of removing pain and giving comfort provides healing in our lives, in our communities and between nations.

Rev. Adams shares his encounter with a marvelous person of the Nembutsu while trick-or-treating in his neighborhood. To join us for online Dharma Services, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

Rev. Adams shares his encounter with a marvelous person of the Nembutsu while trick-or-treating in his neighborhood. To join us for online Dharma Services, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.

We continue to explore the meaning of the Shōshinge and how it applies to our daily lives, focused on the verses: Bodhisattva Dharmakara, in his causal stage,Under the guidance of Lokesvararaja Buddha, Searched into the origins of the Buddhas’ pure lan...

In the First Noble Truth, the Truth of Suffering, the Buddha encourages us to recognize that aging is an unavoidable part of our lives.  In this talk Rev. Adams shares what it was like to get back on a skateboard at age 38.