Dharma Articles

The transition from quarantine to in-person life continues to challenge our experience of settledness. We look forward to in-person interactions while hopefully mindful of how our behavior will affect others. In this time of transition the basis of decisions can feel fluid and uncertain and

There are unfortunately many movements around the world that discriminate against people because of their race, gender, abilities, or because they are different from others, and promote slander and violence against them. When considering this issue, it is important for us to think about why

I hope that everyone got to experience our Re-Opening Day last month.  It was great to see so many familiar faces….and lots of new ones.  Thanks to all of the different Betsuin affiliated and sponsored organizations for participating in the Organization Day activities as well. 

“When foolish beings of delusion and defilement awaken shinjin, They realize that birth-and-death is itself nirvana; Without fail they reach the land of immeasurable light And universally guide sentient beings to enlightenment.” CWS p72 This verse is from Shoshinge composed by Shinran and included in

First, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you who prepared and attended the welcome party for my parents’ visit at the end of July. We were very happy to see all of you at the service and party! We are able

Hopefully as you read this the Betsuin will have reopened. There will still be precautions and protocols to follow that will help keep everyone safe. Over the past year and a half we have been taking steps to make the facilities of the temple safe