In Commemoration of Shinran Shonin’s 750th Memorial
Socho Koshin Ogui, Bishop
Buddhist Churches of America
It is very easy to go back to things as they were. It seems safe to keep things as they are. It is almost always a challenge to change and try and move forward to make something happen. It is, indeed, ...
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The Japanese phrase “Shikata ga nai,” or “shoganai” is often used among Japanese and Japanese Americans. “Shikata ga nai” means “It’s beyond my control, so it cannot be helped.” I find myself saying, “Shikata ga nai” at least once a day. When I am late for a meeting because ...
The Jodo Shinshu Center will mark five years in operation (8/3/2006 – 8/3/2011) this August. Five years is not a long time line, but I guess it depends on your point of reference. For me five years ago was a turning point from retirement to active retired.
Today, the BCA greatly benefits from active retired kaikyoshi ministers; so why shouldn’t I join the ranks of active retired in the capacity of “Interim ...
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The Tohoku Disaster Volunteer Center is located at the Sendai Betsuin. Volunteer activities begin with a brief orientation at 5:00p.m. which includes a tour of the facilities. Classrooms for the now unused pre-school serve as the sleeping quarters. Because the Volunteer Center is a converted pre-school, all the furniture and accommodations are too small. There is an ...
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In Commemoration of Shinran Shonin’s 750th Memorial
Socho Koshin Ogui, Bishop
Buddhist Churches of America
It is very easy to go back to things as they were. It seems safe to keep things as they are. It is almost always a challenge to change and try and move forward to make something happen. It is, indeed, not easy to try new things out. But for me, there is no question that without trying new things and learning from our mistakes, there ...
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Dear Sangha Members,
We take this opportunity to gratefully thank you for your continued kindness and generosity in support for our organization. We are writing at this time to make a special request and appeal to help with an important issue affecting the future of the BCA: reducing the current debt burden of our organization.
Representatives of the BCA churches/temples addressed this financial issue head-on at this year’s National Council ...
Read Full Story → ShareThe devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami which struck Japan on March 11, 2011 (local time) has left, in its wake, a tragedy beyond our comprehension. The enormous loss of life, the damage to the infrastructure, and the affects on the livelihoods of so many people is tremendous. Our hearts and thoughts go out to those who are suffering as a result of this natural disaster.
On behalf of the Buddhist Churches of America, I express my deepest concern and sincerest condolences ...
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