“Listen, Listen to the Voice of Amida,” Rev. Satoshi Tomioka 8/17/14
Rev. Tomioka reflects on the concept of ichigo ichie — the preciousness and uniqueness of every encounter.
Rev. Tomioka reflects on the concept of ichigo ichie — the preciousness and uniqueness of every encounter.
Reverend Hojo delivers his last dharma talk at Hawaii Betsuin before his departure for West Kauai Hongwanji.
Rev. Muneto begins his message with a remembrance of the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, his hometown. He also touches on the story of Sadako and the thousand paper cranes.
Rev. Kauffman explores several terms and their applicability (or not) in a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist context.
Rev. Yuika Hasebe delivers her first dharma message since returning to Betsuin. She introduces herself and relates a “teachable moment” in a story about helping her grandmother clean and organize her house.
Rev. David Nakamoto of Kailua Hongwanji Mission was our guest speaker for the Obon major service. He reflects on “connecting to our loved ones.”