Mike Intocia shares his Dharma Talk about Gratitude in the Buddhist sence. 

Rev. Miyamura is among a group of American clergy invited by the Vatican to participate in a Buddhist-Catholic dialog. During his Dharma Talk Rev. Ron shared some of his thoughts about this special journey.   

Minister's Assistant Jesse Zavala shares a story of Zen Master Sengai to illustrate a Buddhist teaching about our own attitude towards death. 

Rev. Miyamura shares some personal stories about his mother who recently passed away in California.

Minister's Assistant Cynthia Mee speaks about the Naijin and the meaning of the many artifacts found on the Naijin. Also, in this season of family holidays, her message includes thoughts about Shinran Shonin's family. 

Ellen Dunleavy speaks of Karma as she shares her story of her journey to Shin Buddhism and to the Midwest Buddhist Temple.

Rev. Kurt Rye of the Ekoji Buddhist Temple in Washington DC gives two Dharma Talks, one to the Dharma School class, on this occasion of Go-tan-e; the birth of Shinran Shonin. In his second talk Rev. Rye recounts the story of Shinran's life as a monk leading to his teachings of Buddhism. 

Rev. Miyamura speaks to the Shanga at the May Monthly Memorial service. His talk is about interconnectedness - how "thankfulness" completes the act of receiving a gift.

Rev. Miyamura begins his Dharma Talk with some words about the recent earthquake in Nepal. His Dharma message is about insights he gained by reading "Buddhism of the Heart" by Professor Jeff Wilson. 

Minister's Assistant Susan Gilkey provides an introduction to Zen Shin meditation services. As part of her talk she conducts a brief Zen Shin service to illustrate the sounds and methods practiced during a typical service.