[浄土真宗・やすらぎのひと時] Episode #J012: :蓮如様のこと

"Putting Out Fire with Gasoline:" are we making the good or bad decisions in the craziness that is our "COVID-19 life?" Are our decisions like water on the fire, or, like gasoline? [Turner]

Minister's Assistant Matthew Stolz recalls when the Dharma, bad traffic apps, and nature all intersecting into Namo Amida Butsu.

"Wisdom from My Mother" -- Reverend Marvin Harada reflects upon his mother, her new car, his grandparents strong faith, and how life experiences can grant spiritual strength.

Reverend Jon Turner shares the lesson he learned about where the safest place to swim when rescuing a dog and rescuing yourself through the Dharma.

Wondra先生がコロナウィルスについて話します:「コロナウィルス感染事態に思うこと」。

"Shin Buddhist Perspective on the Coronavirus" -- Reverend Doctor Mutsumi Wondra reminds us to remain calm and keep perspective in this time of panic and fear. Shinran Shonin himself also faced adversity and sickness; we too shall endure if we put faith in Namo Amida Butsu.

Minister's Assistant Janis Hirohama demonstrates an every-day example of "shallow graditute" vs "deep gratitude" and why the difference really matters

[浄土真宗・やすらぎのひと時] Episode #10: "歎異抄のことば・第三条①: 善人なほもって往生をとぐ。いはんや悪人をや"

Reverend Jon Turner discusses the origins and benefits of why we chant.

Special notice: The OCBC campus is now closed until 2020-03-31. All regularly scheduled events, meetings, and groups are cancelled or postponed until then. See http://OCBuddhist.org/ for up to date information.