Dharma Messages

Buddhist reflections and teachings from the perspective of our ministers

‘I’m There and I’m Back, I’m There and I’m Back’

I am very fond of the poems by the Myokonin Saichi Asahara. Myokonin are Shin Buddhist devotees who exemplify a deep understanding of the...

“The emperor and his ministers, acting against the Dharma and violating human decency, became enraged and embittered. As a result, Master...

Who, then, guided T’an-luan to the teaching of Amida Buddha? In the “Shoshinge,” there is a line that goes, “Tenjin bosatsu ron chuge.”...

Rev. Jon Turner of the Orange County Buddhist Church discusses The Five Love Languages and how they relate to Jodo Shinshu Buddhism

Dharma message from Rev. Kiyonobu Kuwahara, the resident minister at Berkeley Buddhist Temple, diving into Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

Dharma Message from Rev. John Iwohara of Gardena Buddhist Temple