Though we commit evil throughout our lives If we say the nembutsu always, With our hearts turned wholly to Amida, Our obstructions fall away by the spontaneous working. Hymns of the Pure Land Master, Tao-ch’o Happy New Year! With the ozone or toshi koshi soba eaten, we can begin 2018 with a truer and […]

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Try to be a rainbow in Someone’s cloud. Maya Angelou In times of stressful situations or when “life hands you lemons,” vacations are good for the body and mind. Therefore I have finally decided to take some time off. However this vacation was out of urgency. When a family member goes into the hospital or becomes […]

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Deepest sympathy to the Tsutsumi family on the loss of Ben Tsutsumi on December 16th, 2017 Amida’s infinite compassion embraces all beings and forsakes none.       NAMU AMIDA BUTSU Our omigaki participants cleaned the altar ornaments and we are ready for the new year. Thank you to Rev. Nakano, Joan Kitajima, Alice Maxon, […]

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Happily, joyfully, living in Amida’s Light. Live each day gratefully in Amida Buddha’s Light Bringing us all together, joining our hearts as One, hands In Gassho together, all life is one. Happily, joyfully, living In Amida’s Light. Bow our heads gratefully, Namo Amida Butsu, Gatha “Joyful in Amida’s Light” composed by Donna Sasaki There are […]

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I am a link in Amida’s golden chain of love that stretches around the world. I will keep my link bright and strong, May I be kind and gentle to all living things and protect all who are weaker than myself. May I think pure ad beautiful thoughts, say pure and beautiful words, and do […]

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