At this time when many of our neighbors are struggling to meet their basic needs, we consider how the Buddhist practice of giving has the power to overcome greed in our lives, our communities, and our society. This Dharma talk is Part One in a six-part series delivered via Zoom Meeting exploring the core Mahayana […]

This talk was given on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Meeting. In 15th and 16th Century Japan, Jodo Shinshu priests, warriors, peasant farmers and merchants joined forces to create and defend communities grounded in the Nembutsu teaching. To receive the meeting link and phone number for future talks, sign-up for “Study […]

This Dharma talk was delivered at the July 5, 2020 San Mateo Buddhist Temple Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service.

A century ago on July 14, 1920, Buddhist Mission of North America Bishop Koyu Uchida submitted a letter to the House Committee on Immigration and Naturalization during the hearings on Japanese Immigration, in which he declared the following the purpose of our Buddhist organization: . . . the salvation of mankind through spiritual enlightenment, and […]

A century ago on July 14, 1920, Buddhist Mission of North America Bishop Koyu Uchida submitted a letter to the House Committee on Immigration and Naturalization during the hearings on Japanese Immigration, in which he declared the following the purpose of our Buddhist organization: . . . the salvation of mankind through spiritual enlightenment, and […]

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On Sunday, June 28, 2020, we were delighted to welcome Mary Jo Kubota Sensei from our SMBT Summer Terakoya teaching team to share a traditional kamishibai telling of story of Momotaro, the Adventures of Peach Boy in English during our Zoom Dharma Service.  Rev. Henry’s Dharma Talk highlighted the Buddhist themes in this beloved children’s […]

On the occasion of Father’s Day, we look to wisdom of Rennyo Shonin for inspiration and guidance. Rennyo lived deeply in the Nembutsu while fathering and raising 27 children (13 sons and 14 daughters). It is said that he washed their diapers himself. This Dharma Talk was given during San Mateo Buddhist Temple Zoom Dharma […]

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