Category Archives: Minister’s Message

Minister’s March 2017 Message “…Rejoicing in the Compassion of the Buddha, Respecting and aiding all sentient being, I will work towards the welfare of society and the world.” Shin Buddhist Life Principle, from the Shin Buddhist Service Book It was on February 19, 1942 an executive order was signed and put into effect. Over 112,000 […]

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Minister’s February 2017 Message Services every third Sunday of the month at 10:00 am Study class every third Wednesday of the month at  6:00 pm – 7:00  pm in the Social Hall This page is updated the first of every month. Be sure to read all the previous posts on our blog. A good life is when you […]

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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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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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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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