Dharma Articles
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY REV. MIKAME!
sjbetsuin2020-08-15T09:19:21-07:00August 14th, 2020|Categories: Dharma Messages|
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY REV. MIKAME! Reverend Etsuko Mikame comes from Shimane Prefecture where her family temple has shared the Nembutsu for over 300 years. She has brought the richness and depth of that history here to our sangha. Since leaving home she has among many other
“My Peace Prevail Throughout the World” – Chalk Art@SJBetsuin
sjbetsuin2020-07-03T16:54:12-07:00July 2nd, 2020|Categories: Dharma Messages|
On June 12 through 13, 2020, chalk artist, Momo, along with our own Rev. Etsuko Mikame and others, created a chalk art of koi fish swimming in a pond on a sidewalk in front of our garden. It is entitled "May Peace Prevail Throughout the
Compassion and Kindness – G Sakamoto
Kevin Kitagawa2020-06-01T16:56:18-07:00June 1st, 2020|Categories: Dharma Messages|
Compassion and Kindness G Sakamoto When the fury and the fires subside there will be much need for healing. Responding to anger with anger will not resolve the causes that give rise to anger. Confrontation, accusations, submission will push down the anger only to smolder
Funerals and Services – G Sakamoto
Kevin Kitagawa2020-05-30T12:05:18-07:00May 30th, 2020|Categories: Dharma Messages|
Funerals and Services G Sakamoto One of the most important service a family observes is a funeral for a family member or a friend. Whether a small gathering of immediate family members or a gathering of hundreds of community friends the funeral service acknowledges the
Apologies for inoperative LiveStream for Gotan-E
sjbetsuin2020-05-20T10:01:25-07:00May 19th, 2020|Categories: Dharma Messages|
On May 17, 2020, we had planned to livestream the Infant Presentation and the Gotan-E services at 10 am. Unfortunately, we were unable to get the link to YouTube.com to come up and therefore, we were unable to livestream either service. We sincerely apologize for
Goko Shiyui Amida Butsu
Kevin Kitagawa2020-05-19T11:10:27-07:00May 19th, 2020|Categories: Dharma Messages|
Goko Shiyui Amida Butsu Reverend Etsuko Mikame Because of the recent unprecedented situation, barber shops and hair salons have been all closed since the shelter-in-place order started. So that means many people cannot get their hair cut and must be frustrated. My hair has