San Mateo Buddhist Temple

San Mateo Buddhist Temple


Latest Episodes

Sangha Speaker Juliet Bost “Reflecting on Wisdom, Joy, and Authenticity”
July 26, 2021

San Mateo Buddhist Womens Association Corresponding Secretary and Young Buddhist Editorial memberJuliet Bost shares a Dharma Talk on the topic ofReflecting on Wisdom, Joy, and Authenticity To joi

Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 11)
July 16, 2021

In this session we reflect upon the Dharma truth expressed in the lotus, a symbol of pure awakening that blossoms, not in pristine clear water, but from the messy muck of everyday life. All foolish be

Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 10)
June 10, 2021

This session will delve into the meaning expressed the following metaphor of the sun that shines through clouds and mists, and how the Buddha’s wisdom illuminates our lives even in times of difficulty

Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 9)
May 12, 2021

This month we consider the following verse which illuminates the the profound transformation that occurs with the arising of the one thought-moment of joy. When the one thought-moment of joy arises,Nirvana is attained without severing blind passions;Wh...

Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 7)
March 11, 2021

This month we reflect upon the following verse as it relates to our journey to the Other Shore of enlightenment: The Name embodying the Primal Vow is the act of true settlement, The Vow of entrusting with sincere mind is the cause of birth;We realize t...

Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 6)
January 25, 2021

This month we will continue to explore the meaning expressed in the light of Amida Buddha’s wisdom through the following verses: This month we will continue to explore the meaning expressed in the light of Amida Buddha’s wisdom through the following ve...

Letting Go and Carrying On
January 24, 2021

As we mark this moment of great transition in our society, let us reflect on the Second Noble Truth taught by the Buddha: clinging to objects, experiences, and views creates problems for ourselves and the people around us.

心のよりどころ
January 24, 2021

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Sangha Speaker Juliet Bost “MLK Day: A Jodo Shinshu Reflection”
January 19, 2021

San Mateo Buddhist Women’s Association Corresponding Secretary Juliet Bost shares her appreciation of the Dharma with a talk entitled “MLK Day: A Jodo Shinshu Reflection.” Transcript Please join me in Gassho. “Primal Vow: If, when I attain Buddhahood,

Shōshinge: Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu (Session 5)
January 14, 2021

This month we explore the meaning expressed in the following aspects of the light of Amida Buddha’s wisdom: Everywhere [Amida Buddha] casts light immeasurable, boundless,Unhindered, unequaled, light-lord of all brilliance,