Rev. Kauffman continues on the theme of attachments, focusing on material attachments. He begins by talking about the post World War II boom years in housing, appliances, and cars and the advertising that went with it.
Rev. Muneto reflects on the importance of remembering our temple history on Hongwanji Day and in this 125th anniversary year for the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.
Rev. Kauffman’s message is about attachments. He begins with a story of two monks walking down a road in springtime.
Rev. Hagio spoke about Nirvana Day, on which we commemorate the death of the Shyakamuni Buddha and his entry into Nirvana.
Rev. Soga spoke at our Ho-onko service, the memorial service for Shinran Shonin, founder of Jodo Shinshu.
Rev. Kauffman discusses how the ministers and the other members of the sangha are all fellow travelers, fellow Buddhists.
Rev. Tomioka’s first dharma talk for the 10:00 a.m. English service, in which he reflects on a year of change and a new life in Hawaii.