Our March Live Event with Yumiko Eshima
The Art of Dying Well: Finding the Courage to Live Fully Through the Truth of Impermanence
We often live as if we will live forever, yet the truth of impermanence is always with us. Drawing on her Jodo Shinshu roots and the contemporary Shūkatsu (end-of-life planning) movement in Japan, Yumiko invites us to look honestly at the end of life. She explores how the Tannisho and modern life-planning tools can help us face our fears and blind passions. Discover why looking at death is not about being morbid, but about finding the courage to live your most authentic, intentional life today.
This event was held live via Zoom on March 20th at 2pm PST.
Meet the Speaker:
Yumiko Eshima
Yumiko Eshima is a life coach and lecturer who primarily supports Japanese-speaking clients through her online practice. Born into a Jodo Shinshu temple family in Oita, Japan, she spent many years away from her Buddhist roots before returning to them in 2023. Currently, she is deepening her studies of Jodo Shinshu teachings and serves as a Minister’s Assistant at the Orange County Buddhist Church. Yumiko is passionate about the intersection of Eastern philosophy and Western coaching and psychology, helping others achieve self-acceptance and personal transformation. She lives in Huntington Beach with her husband and two sons, and enjoys creating content that bridges Japan and the United States through the lens of Buddhism.