About Us

At Everyday Buddhist, we believe that following a Buddhist path can lead to an authentic, more fulfilling life, offering guidance amidst the chaos of everyday life. Our mission is to present the teachings in a modern framework that is relevant, accessible, and transformative.

Everyday Buddhist is closely aligned with a Pureland, Shin Buddhism practice which is a lay point of view (versus monastic) providing accessibility to Buddhism in our contemporary everyday lives.

Whether you are new to Buddhism, or have a seasoned personal practice and just want to retain your beginners mind, we think you will find our course material helpful in cultivating compassion, understanding and inner peace.

Meet Your Instructors

  • Resident Minister at Orange County Buddhist Church. Born and raised in the Shin Buddhist tradition, educated in Kyoto, Japan. Trade and finance professional. Changed career midlife. Received a Ph.D. in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, and is a Research Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS).

  • Resident Minister at Orange County Buddhist Church. High School athlete, UCLA mathematician, and computer programmer who found Buddhism mid-career and changed the course of his life. Earned a Master’s degree from the Institute of Buddhist Studies and was ordained as a full-time Shin Buddhist Minister at the Nishi Hongwangi in Kyoto, Japan.

  • Ordained Shin Buddhist at the Nishi Hongwangi in Kyoto, Japan, a trained attorney, former schoolteacher, and avid outdoor enthusiast. Born and raised in the Shin Buddhist tradition and left the temple for 25 years before re-immersing into Buddhism. Recently earned a master’s degree in Buddhist Studies.