Rev. Yuika Hasebe 07/20/14
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.
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Rev. David Nakamoto 07/06/14 – Obon Major Service
Rev. David Nakamoto of Kailua Hongwanji Mission was our guest speaker for the Obon major service. He reflects on “connecting to our loved ones.”
“Why Obon?” Rev. Tatsuo Muneto 06/29/14
Rev. Muneto helps us understand the meaning of Obon and relates some dharma moments he experienced during his recent travels in Europe.
Rev. Toyokazu Hagio 06/23/14
Rev. Hagio spoke about Father’s Day and one of the three types of listening attitudes as described by to Rennyo: listening to the teachings alone for our own sake. For information on the other attitudes of listening, see Rev. Hagio’s column in the June 2014 Goji.
Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani 06/15/2014
Reverend Umitani speaks on the occasion of Father’s Day. His message includes a reflection on being asked, “What is the most positive experience in your life as a minister?” You might be surprised by his answer.
“Entrusting,” Rev. Arthur Kaufmann 06/08/14
Rev. Kauffman gives a talk on the theme “Entrusting” in Jodo Shinshu.
“The Heroic Spirit that Does Not Die,” Rev. Tatsuo Muneto 05/25/2014
Rimban Muneto delivers the Memorial Day Service message.
Rev. Jay Okamoto 05/18/2014 – children’s message
Rev. Jay Okamoto was our guest speaker for the 2014 Gotan-e services, which celebrate the birth of Shinran Shonin. He spoke both Saturday evening and Sunday morning. This is the Sunday morning message to the children, which includes a telling of the story “The Four Wise Men.”
Rev. Jay Okamoto 05/17/2014 (Gotan-e)
Reverend Okamoto was our guest speaker for 2014 Gotan-e (celebrating the birth of Shinran Shonin). This is his message from the Saturday evening service in which he addresses the theme, “Think BIIG.” Listen to the message to see why there are two “I”s in BIIG…
Rev. Arthur Kaufmann 05/11/2014
Rev. Kauffman reflects on mothers and Mother’s Day.