In spring 2024, the Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara (BCSB) asked its 24 members a simple but gloomy question: “Shall we keep the church open with new leadership or close down the church?” Ten members replied. Five said to keep the church open and pledged their help; two said close it down; three expressed mixed feelings. The results were announced in the temple’s July newsletter.  The temple would remain open. A little more than a year later, the 102-year-old temple is undergoing a...

Pioneer’s Impact Is Felt at San Jose Betsuin — and Throughout the BCA She’s called out ministers when she thinks they’re wrong, started...

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