As we celebrate rest and relaxation on this Labor Day weekend, we will look to the Buddha’s teaching for guidance on how to settle our minds, which are said to be busier than a mischievous monkey as they rush to and fro in response to the pleasures and...

Smells evoke powerful memories and associations in our minds. The smell of wildfire smoke evokes concern for the safety and well-being of our families, our communities, and our planet. The smell of incense smoke brings peace of mind and supports mindfu...

８月２３日に日本語法要をインターネットと電話でライブ中継をしました。 歎異抄　第八章 念仏ねんぶつは*行ぎょう者じゃのために､ 非ひ行ぎょう・非ひ善ぜんなり｡ わがはからひにて行ぎょうずるにあらざれば､ 非ひ行ぎょうといふ｡ わがはからひにてつくる善ぜんにもあらざれば､ 非ひ善ぜんといふ｡ ひとへに他た力りきにして､ 自じ力りきをはなれたるゆゑに､ 行ぎょう者じゃのためには､ 非ひ行ぎょう・非ひ善ぜんなりと云々うんぬん｡

At a time when many of us are dealing with anxiety, frustration and impatience as we feel the effects of climate change in our lives while the Covid-19 pandemic continues to restrict our daily activities, we look to the wisdom of the Issei and Nisei Dh...

For the August 2, 2020 Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service, Rev. Adams reflects on the story of Mahamaudgalyayana from the Ullambana Sutra and the remarkable powers attained by those who realize true awakening.

As we reflect upon the goals to which we aspire in this precious human life, we consider the Buddha’s teachings on diligence, the virtue of making effort for the benefit of others without laziness or negligence.

７月２６日に日本語法要をインターネットと電話でライブ中継をしました。 本願（第十八願） わたしが仏になるとき､ すべての人々が心から信じて､ わたしの国に生れたいと願い､ わずか十回でも念仏して､ もし生れることができないようなら､ わたしは決してさとりを開きません｡ ただし､ 五(ご)逆(ぎゃく)の罪を犯したり､ 仏の教えを謗るものだけは除かれます｡ 第三願 わたしが仏になるとき､ わたしの国の天人や人々がすべて金色に輝く身となることがないようなら､ わたしは決してさとりを開きません｡ 第三十五願...

We will consider the Buddha’s teachings on patience, the roots of anger, and how festering resentment poisons our relationships and communities.  With deepened self-awareness, we look to the light of the Buddha’s wisdom to transform our minds.

We consider how practicing self-discipline and living a well-ordered life brings about peace of mind, particularly during stressful and uncertain times in our lives. This Dharma talk is Part Two in a six-part series delivered via Zoom Meeting exploring...

At this time when many of our neighbors are struggling to meet their basic needs, we consider how the Buddhist practice of giving has the power to overcome greed in our lives, our communities, and our society.