When a person dies a funeral service is usually conducted. It is at this funeral service that a Homyo (Buddhist name)

The first 3 months of 2023 have come and gone, and as always in life, some good things have happened and

We observe two Ohigan services each year. One in spring and one in fall. Each service coincides with an equinox. The equinox

In our world, we have words. Words are tools, so to speak, used to point to certain things. Therefore, the word itself

On Sunday, January 29, 2023, the Betsuin hosted our annual Dana Day and Volunteer Recognition Service. Created and hosted by Terry Oshidari,

“He thought next of his five former comrades in the practice of asceticism. The Buddha determined through his clairvoyance that they were

I hope the start of 2023 has gone well for you, your family, and friends. As President of the SJ Betsuin, I

A merchant once prepared a luxurious meal for a gathering of priests. He wanted to express his gratitude for all their work.

A merchant once prepared a luxurious meal for a gathering of priests. He wanted to express his gratitude for all their work.

I used to worry about getting old.  But now that I am getting there (or already am there according to my sons),