"Putting Away Samsara:" one of the biggest hopes we have as Buddhists is to break the cycle of delusion (the world of Samsara). Minister's Assistant James Pollard highlights a simple path to understanding the cycle, why we're stuck in it, and how to break free.

Minister's Assistant James Pollard leads us in the JUNIRAI chant, the latest entry in our "chant-only" podcast episode series.

This podcast episode features a frequently-requested change: meditation with background music. The music is donated by artist Riley Lee (used with permission).

[浄土真宗・やすらぎのひと時] Episode #J013: お釈迦さまのお誕生日を祝う花祭り

Reverend Jon Turner leads us in the Shoshinge chant, Gyofu style (the more formal format).

Special guest Reverend Marvin Harada revisits a topic he, and his family, have faced before: finding peace in a chaotic world.

Reverend Ellen Crane leads us in the Sambutsuge chant. The words are available as a PDF download on our website: http://OCBuddhist.org/

Silent meditation only, led by Reverend Jon Turner (10 minutes sitting, 5 minutes standing, & 15 minutes sitting).

Chant: Juuseige

Minister's Assistant Matthew Stolz ponders: do otters understand the message of the Dharma better than we do? It seems so ....