Happy Spring everyone (well, almost Spring)!   We are certainly experiencing impermanence first-hand here at the Betsuin.  With Rinban’s impending retirement at

February brings the Lunar New Year, marking a time when we can finally celebrate the new year worldwide. Once again, Happy

G Sakamoto There was a monk who came to the Buddha and said he would become a student of his if

February 2025 We are off and running in 2025!  There are lots of activities coming up in the very near future. 

Greetings and Happy New Year!  Lots of changes are taking place. Buddhism reminds us that everything is changing. Sometimes it can

Happy New Year everyone!  Akimashite omedetou gozaimasu.   I’m baaaaaaack!  Surprise, I’m back for another shot at this President thing.   And

Greed, anger, foolishness these are the three poisons. The Three Poisons keep us cycling through Samsara, constantly causing us to bring

As we approach the end of 2023, it’s natural to look back at the past year. For the Betsuin, the year

A huge thank you to all of you who bought plate lunches and/or sent in donations for the Lahaina Plate Lunch

The taste of coffee differs greatly depending on the way it is brewed.  According to a coffee expert, the slightest effort