Dharma Articles

Funerals and Services G Sakamoto One of the most important service a family observes is a funeral for a family member or a friend. Whether a small gathering of immediate family members or a gathering of hundreds of community friends the funeral service acknowledges the

On May 17, 2020, we had planned to livestream the Infant Presentation and the Gotan-E services at 10 am. Unfortunately, we were unable to get the link to YouTube.com to come up and therefore, we were unable to livestream either service. We sincerely apologize for

Goko Shiyui Amida Butsu Reverend Etsuko Mikame   Because of the recent unprecedented situation, barber shops and hair salons have been all closed since the shelter-in-place order started. So that means many people cannot get their hair cut and must be frustrated. My hair has

When it’s over G Sakamoto There will be a time when this pandemic will be behind us. A time when we will be able to greet each other without fear of transmission or second thoughts or regrets. When we can walk in a park and

As one of the fundamental ideas in Buddhism, Syakamuni Buddha tells us that everything in this world is related to the other in direct and indirect ways, changing and disappearing in the relationship. Here’s a question posed by Thich Nhat Hanh, who was a known

April 1, 2020 Dear BCA Members, Today I begin my term as your next Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America. It is an honor, privilege, and great responsibility that I have received. May I thank all of you for giving me this opportunity to