Santa Maria Central Coast Church - Guadalupe Buddhist Church
“The delicate sounds praises the Buddha’s virtues with Gathas.It is the call of the Dharma… the Immeasurable Joy” ~Daimuryojukyo (Larger Sutra)The younger generations and “newbies” have either forgotten or have neverbeen taught the rituals and traditions of Jodo Shinshu. Yes, Jodo Shinshu hasmany forms of respect for the Buddha and temple. We have taken for […]
Reverently entrusting myself to the teaching, practiceAnd realization that are the true essence of the Pure Land way, I am especially aware of the profundity of theTathagata’s benevolence. Here I rejoice in what I have Heard and extol what I have received. ~ Words of Shinran Shonin, founder of Jodo Shinshu Throughout our lives we […]
Minister’s Message by Reverend Naomi Seijo Nakano Although I have no arms and legs, how peaceful the day is that I am being wrapped in the Buddha’s sleeve.From the book, The Hands and Feet of the Heart, Hisako NakamuraWe have seen many statues or scrolls of Amida Buddha. For some, these statues or scrollsare considered […]
Each of us, in outward bearing, Makes a show of being wise, good and dedicated;But so great are our greed, anger, perversity, and deceit,That we are filled with all forms of malice and cunning. ~Shinran Shonin, Hymns of Lament, Verse 95 The holiday season supposedly brings out the best in all of us. We tend […]
“My eyes being hindered by blind passions,I cannot perceive the light that grasps me;Yet the great compassion, without tiring,Illumines me always.”~Shinrain Shonin (Koso Wasan 95) Oh yes, it is that season again. Many temples/churches are observing Hatsubon and Obon. These specificdates are very important to us. We observe Hatsubon for those who have passed from […]