Reverend’s Message Here is the Pure LandThe Pure Land is hereI smile in mindfulnessAnd dwell in the present moment…~”Finding Our True Home; Living in the Pure Land Here and Now” (2003)By Thich Nhat Hanh We all have some type of pain. It could be physical, emotional, mental and even spiritual and we donot experience this […]

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Reverend’s Message “How tranquil! The enjoyment of this single day, In the presence of the Buddha,Of a certainty, not excluded”~Gatha Raisan-ka (Reverence and Praise), composer Seishin FujiiLyrics by Ohtani Kinuko, sister-in-law of Lady Takeko Ohtani I share Gassho to Mikame Sensei of San Jose Betsuin for answering some of my questions aboutthe words osonae (offerings […]

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Reverend’s Message “All things are impermanent and imperfect.The path to Enlightenment is the acceptance Of imperfections.” ~Sen no Rikyu, Tea master. 16th CenturyWhen we have tea at church, it is very informal. The cups used are identical to each other, havingthe same color, shape, design and texture. That is probably why we all have a […]

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