Dharma Articles

Happy Spring everyone (well, almost Spring)!   We are certainly experiencing impermanence first-hand here at the Betsuin.  With Rinban’s impending retirement at the end of the year, Bishop Harada has been very busy developing a plan for his replacement. This plan was announced in late

February brings the Lunar New Year, marking a time when we can finally celebrate the new year worldwide. Once again, Happy New Year! This year is the Year of the Snake. Do you like snakes? Personally, I must admit that snakes are not my

G Sakamoto There was a monk who came to the Buddha and said he would become a student of his if he answered some questions first. Questions like, is the world finite or eternal, is there a soul, is it separate from the body

February 2025 We are off and running in 2025!  There are lots of activities coming up in the very near future.  I do want to take a minute to acknowledge the efforts by the DSPO (Dharma School Parents Organization) and the Jr. YBA (Young

Greetings and Happy New Year!  Lots of changes are taking place. Buddhism reminds us that everything is changing. Sometimes it can feel like everything is changing in the wrong direction. Our expectations are not being realized. If, however, we look at change only from

Happy New Year everyone!  Akimashite omedetou gozaimasu.   I’m baaaaaaack!  Surprise, I’m back for another shot at this President thing.   And you thought that I would just go away quietly into the night…. No such luck!   First of all, I would like to thank