Mike Intocia grew up in the Christian faith and came to Buddhism later as an adult. In his talk Mike shares his view of the similarities and differences between Christianity and Buddhism.

Joy Zavala delivers her message on examples of Buddhism found in every day popular culture. She sites lessons from old television programs and more recent expressions of Buddhism found in films and even television commercials.

Rev. Miyamura speaks of the tradition of Hatsubon at our annual Obon service. Hatsubon is the first Obon service following the passing of a loved one and has special meaning in Jodo Shinshu tradition.

Rev. Ron Miyamura speaks at our Monthly Memorial service. His message is about the openness and accessibility of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism to people of all walks of life.

Jesse Zavala speaks on Shin Buddhism and its many interpretations.

Rev. Gyosho Kono, the nephew of our founding minister Rev. Gyodo Kono, speaks in honor of MBT’s 70th anniversary with Rev. Ron Miyamura translating.

Rev. Ron Miyamura talks about the completion of the Legacy Garden and its physical and symbolic significance to our temple. 

Rev. Miyamura speaks at our Monthly Memorial service about anger, grudges and attachments and how we should just “let go of them”.

Dr. Gilkey speaks on the words “Saranam Gatami” and what they truly mean.

Ellen Dunleavy speaks on giving up—and trying again.