Omakase
I often find myself at a restaurant for the first time and not knowing what to order. What do you do
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Three Poisons
Greed, anger, foolishness these are the three poisons. The Three Poisons keep us cycling through Samsara, constantly causing us to bring
President Message – December 2023
As we approach the end of 2023, it’s natural to look back at the past year. For the Betsuin, the year
July 2020
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Ohigan
We observe two Ohigan services each year. One in spring and one in fall. Each service coincides with an equinox. The equinox
The True and Real Name
In our world, we have words. Words are tools, so to speak, used to point to certain things. Therefore, the word itself
President Message – March 2023
On Sunday, January 29, 2023, the Betsuin hosted our annual Dana Day and Volunteer Recognition Service. Created and hosted by Terry Oshidari,
Student One
“He thought next of his five former comrades in the practice of asceticism. The Buddha determined through his clairvoyance that they were
President Message
I hope the start of 2023 has gone well for you, your family, and friends. As President of the SJ Betsuin, I
In conversations
A merchant once prepared a luxurious meal for a gathering of priests. He wanted to express his gratitude for all their work.