Minister's Assistant Teresa Shimogawa: "Arigato [有難う] in a 7-11" -- Japanese "attitude of gratitude" in a simple, yet not-so-simple word [Shimogawa]

The five "Love Languages:" which one(s) to you speak? Which one(s) do you hear? Reverend Jon Turner discusses how we can accept and give love to those whom we love. [Tuner]

"A BOOdha Halloween:" Reverend Jon Turner discusses how the fate of the Gaki (餓鬼) reminds us to be mindful of our current place within the six realms, while still enjoying our "treats."

And don't forget your toothbrush! [Turner]

Excerpt: "Awaken to Your True Self" (Yonezawa) ~ people who live with Shinjin: Ms. Kamishiro [Pollard]

Excerpt: "Awaken to Your True Self" (Yonezawa) ~ people who live with Shinjin: Ms. Takinami [Pollard]

Life in the First Noble Truth [Stolz]

Putting Away Samsara [Pollard]

"The Next Buddha Will Be a Sangha" [Turner]

Reverend Ellen Hamada Crane tells the story of her two greatest Dharma teachers: her own own mother, Masako Hamada, and well-known temple member Sachi Ochiai.

Reverend Ellen Hamada Crane: Hongan (本願, or "primal vow"): as inner-most aspiration [Crane]