Minister’s December 2016 message “The Buddha’s regard for each sentient being with eyes of compassion is equal, as though each one were his only child; hence I take refuge in and worship the unsurpassed mother of great compassion.” Written by Genshin, teacher of Pure Land The upcoming holiday is another one of my favorite times. […]

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FAMILIES OBSERVING MEMORIALS IN DECEMBER Araki, Kamejiro Azama, Saburo Furukawa, Kameo Hokedo, Kazuo Iwamoto, Kaoru Kanekuni, Yoshino Kanda, Yukio Kanda, Sakuzo Koga, Chiyoko Koga, Trudy Kurokawa, Greg Miyake, Julie Nishimori, Kiyoshi Nishino, Randy Oishi, Mary Saki, Norimitsu Shimizu, Harold Tani, Fusano Tomooka, Roger Ueki, George Yamamoto, Isamu Yanagibashi, Kozo Yoshioka, Sawae Omigaki Time – It’s […]

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Minister’s November 2016 message I rely on the Sangha. May I, along with all sentient beings, Become one Sangha of life, able to move forward and live With a dynamic spirit that is hindered by nothing. Excerpt from Three Treasures There is an old adage that says there is strength in numbers. This is not […]

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  First Sunday Service for October:  Had about 12 members and friends attend. Thank you. Now we get to see our members twice a month. Thank you. Halloween Potluck turned out to be awesome. We had many dishes from everyone – all delicious!. This was the time for all who attended to visit with members […]

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Minister’s October 2016 message Do not confuse your path with your destination. Just because it is stormy now, does not Mean that you are not headed for sunshine. ~Anonymous After each service, I evaluate my howa or message. It is the drive back to SLO when I reflect on what I tried to communicate. If I can […]

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