Shin Buddhist Sangha Services

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What's Shin Buddhist Sangha Services about?

Dharma Family Services of the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church are posted on this podcast channel. Thank you for your time. Gassho (with palms together)

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Shin Buddhist Sangha Services episodes:

12.05.2022
Bodhi Day Service
SACBC Bodhi Day Service on December 4, 2022. For the Dharma School, we look at how we can understand Thanksgiving from a Buddhist perspective. In the second portion, we will look at an understanding of Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment. Finally, in...
11.14.2022
Connected to Truth
Dharma Family Service on November 6, 2022. For the Dharma School message, we look at one way we can remember how we are connected to truth. For the adult message, we reflect on a mother's final words to her daughter...
09.28.2022
SACBC Fall Equinox (Ohigan) service
This episode is an abbreviated version of the Fall Ohigan service on September 25, 2022. Here, I talk about participating in the memorial service commemorating the initial completion of an official logbook of all 120,000 persons of Japanese descent who...
06.07.2022
Shine, Shine
Dharma Family Service for Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church on June 5, 2022. For the Dharma School, we examine how all beings are shining. For the adult message, we take a look at the significance of the Pure Land and...
05.11.2022
Spiritual Mother, Amida
Dharma Family Service for May 8, 2022. Sutra Chanting is a portion of the 48 Vows.
04.11.2022
Why Jodo Shinshu Matters
Dharma Family Service for April 3, 2022. Together we chant Junirai composed by Nagarjuna. For the Dharma School message, we look at the recent Oscars incident from a Buddhist standpoint. For the adult message, we look at why Jodo Shinshu...
02.13.2022
Nurtured By Our Loved Ones
Dharma Family Service for February 13, 2022. For Dharma School we take a look at who does the caretaking when we have someone to look after. We will share a children's story My Pet Wants a Pet by Elise Broach. For the adult...
01.11.2022
Truth Working on Us
Welcome to the service for the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Chuch on January 9, 2022. For Dharma School, we discuss what is Amida Buddha and what does Buddha provide for us? For the adult message, we cover the significance of...
12.13.2021
Stars of the Night
Thank you for joining us as we remember our late Buddhist Women's Association members. Today we look at the issue of how we are guided by our loved ones, particularly the women who have served as the indispensable fabric of...
12.06.2021
Bodhi Day Service
Bodhi Day service held on December 5, 2021. For Dharma school, we discuss the importance of recognizing that we are raised by things and students share some of the things they will give to charity. For the adult message, we...
11.29.2021
The Great Teacher Amida Buddha
Dharma Family Service for November 21, 2021. For Dharma School, we discuss the issue of how we are being raised not just by people, but rather, by the things that we use. To help depict this, we look at a...
11.16.2021
SACBC Perpetual Memorial Service
Dharma Family Service, Eitaikyo, or Perpetual Memorial Service was conducted on November 14, 2021. Special Guest Speaker Rev. Harry Bridge of the Oakland Buddhist Church shares the Buddha Dharma with us today. Should we Buddhists always be calm and act...
11.08.2021
Through Amida Buddha, Ikiru
Dharma family service for November 7, 2021. In today's message, we discuss the movie "Ikiru" by Akira Kurosawa, and the issue of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism enabling us to live to our fullest ability and authentically. In the Japanese message, we...
11.01.2021
Fragrance of Light
Dharma Family Service on October 31, 2021. Thank you to Cherryblossomz for the beautiful gatha offering. In today's service, we discuss the significance of the fragrance of the Buddha's Wisdom.
10.25.2021
I am the Traveler on the White Path
SACBC's Dharma Family Service for October 24, 2021. Here we will look at the Parable of the White Path.
10.19.2021
Being Nurtured to Hear Amida‘s Calling Voice
Dharma Family Service for October 17, 2021. In the message to Dharma School, we look at the phrase "ichigo iche," a famous Japanese term. In the adult message, we look at the Name as the calling voice of true reality.
10.11.2021
Meaning of Eko
Dharma Family Service for October 10, 2021. Would you like to make a contribution? Dana Contributions can be made to: sacbc.or/donations We thank you for your kind support. Are you an affiliated temple and would like to make an announcement on an upcoming event?...
09.28.2021
SACBC Fall Ohigan service
Dharma Family Service observing the Fall Ohigan (equinox) and passed BCA bishops as well as SACBC ministers. We are privileged and honored to have our guest speaker Rev. Henry Adams of the San Mateo Buddhist Temple join us for this...
09.28.2021
Memorial Service for All Those Who Perished in War
Dharma Family Service observing the Chidori ga Fuchi Senbotsu Tsuito Hoyo, the Memorial Service for All Those Who Perished in War. This event takes place in Tokyo, Japan every year in September. SACBC proudly supports and participates in this movement...
09.28.2021
Copy Compassion
Dharma Family Service for September 12, 2021, observing the September shotsuki hoyo. Japanese Message also provided. Gassho.
08.15.2021
The Great Benefit
Dharma Family Service for August 15, 2021.
08.09.2021
The World of Truth Speaks to Us
Hatsubon/Urabon-e service on August 8, 2021. Here we will discuss how the phrase Namo Amida Butsu is actually how the world of truth speaks to us and makes itself known to us. All we have to do is open our...
08.09.2021
Shinshu is Learned at the Home
Dharma Family Service for August 1, 2021. Here we will discuss how Dharma school children should actually learn about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and its customs at the home. An excerpt from the documentary "Streams of Light" by Kentaro Sugao is...
08.09.2021
Shinshu definition of "Religion"
Dharma Family Service for July 25, 2021. Here we will discuss how many people might define religion and whether Jodo Shinshu Buddhism falls under this category.
08.09.2021
A Commentary on "Streams of Light"
Dharma Family Service on June 27, 2021. Here we will discuss the documentary "Streams of Light" directed by Rev. Kentaro Sugao.
07.04.2020
Refuge of My Heart 6/14/2020
Sangha Service for June 14, 2020.
07.04.2020
Where We Come From 6/7/2020
Sangha Service for June 7, 2020.
07.04.2020
Why Wisdom and Compassion? 5/31/2020
Sangha Service for May 31, 2020.
07.02.2020
No Need for Weapons or Soldiers 5/24/2020
Sangha Service for May 24, 2020. Guest Speaker Rev. Kojo Kakihara, who was formerly the resident minister of Tacoma Buddhist Temple.
07.02.2020
Amida's Grasp 5/10/2020
Sangha Service for May 10, 2020.
07.02.2020
Running with My Shadow 5/3/2020
Sangha Service for May 3, 2020.
06.12.2020
Sangha Service: Where We Come From 6/7/2020
Sangha service for Tacoma Buddhist Temple on June 7, 2020. 1. Sanbutsuge 2. Dharma Message 3. Reading Jodo Shinshu Creed 1
06.06.2020
Gotan-e (Shinran Shonin's Birthday Memorial) 5/17/2020
Special Sangha Service for Gotan-e, celebrating the birth of Shinran Shonin. Observed on May 17, 2020.
06.06.2020
Universal Identity 4/19/2020
Sangha service at Tacoma Buddhist Temple for April 19, 2020.
06.06.2020
Joy Here and Now 4/26/2020
Sangha Service at Tacoma Buddhist Temple for April 26, 2020. Here we discuss how encountering Amida Buddha's Great Compassion gives us joy here and now while in this life.

What's Shin Buddhist Sangha Services about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Shin Buddhist Sangha Services episodes:

Bodhi Day Service

Connected to Truth

SACBC Fall Equinox (Ohigan) service

Shine, Shine

Spiritual Mother, Amida

Why Jodo Shinshu Matters

Nurtured By Our Loved Ones

Truth Working on Us

Stars of the Night

Bodhi Day Service

The Great Teacher Amida Buddha

SACBC Perpetual Memorial Service

Through Amida Buddha, Ikiru

Fragrance of Light

I am the Traveler on the White Path

Being Nurtured to Hear Amida‘s Calling Voice

Meaning of Eko

SACBC Fall Ohigan service

Memorial Service for All Those Who Perished in War

Copy Compassion

The Great Benefit

The World of Truth Speaks to Us

Shinshu is Learned at the Home

Shinshu definition of "Religion"

A Commentary on "Streams of Light"

Refuge of My Heart 6/14/2020

Where We Come From 6/7/2020

Why Wisdom and Compassion? 5/31/2020

No Need for Weapons or Soldiers 5/24/2020

Amida's Grasp 5/10/2020

Running with My Shadow 5/3/2020

Sangha Service: Where We Come From 6/7/2020

Gotan-e (Shinran Shonin's Birthday Memorial) 5/17/2020

Universal Identity 4/19/2020

Joy Here and Now 4/26/2020