Dharma Articles

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

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 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 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

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 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