Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will take a look at three different songs that can speak to some Buddhist points and show that the phenomenon of music is actually not necessarily something we create but the world of creation and spontaneity flowing through us.
In this Guest Speaker Series "Let This Be Known," Jim Pollard shares his personal insights on choosing to seek a more fulfilling life through a Buddhist path, and a few non-traditional learnings on traditional Shin Buddhist doctrine.
In this GSS Course Preview, Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi addresses Western misconceptions about Shin Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of context in understanding teachings. He also highlights the benefits of awakening to reality through true understanding, shifting from "Please" to "Thank You."
Discover Nagapriya and his path to Pure Land Buddhism. In part 2 of “GSS | Shin Buddhism Really Is Buddhist,” Nagapriya and Jon Sensei delve into Nagapriya's background and his journey to discovering Shinran.
Shin Buddhism has often been dismissed as a faith-based approach within Buddhism, leading to its frequent undervaluation. Nagapriya bridges Shin Buddhism with the broader Buddhist tradition. Join him as he explores how Shin Buddhism is deeply rooted in the Mahayana teachings and Buddhist practices.
In his Guest Speaker Series, Rev. Hayashi takes us on a journey through the history of Shakyamuni Buddha, exploring his journey, and the relevance of his original teachings to contemporary life in the West.
During his talk, Rev. Dr. Tanaka provides a detailed preview of his book "Jewels," showcasing essential elements of Buddhism in a friendly and accessible manner.
In this course preview, Yokoyama Sensei introduces the practice of "just sitting." He talks about the idea of actualizing the Buddha Nature, which resides in all of us, an understanding of non-intention, and teachings on the everyday nature of Zen.
In this GSS course preview, author Chenxing Han discusses the transformative experience of writing her debut book, Be the Refuge, and the surprising connections it has fostered.
In this GSS, Rev. Dr. Carmela Javellana, armed with insights from Shinran Shonin’s work, “Kyogyoshinsho" and background in psychology, invites us to explore how the Nembutsu has the potential to be a powerful medicine, useful in ordinary day-to-day life as well as healing trauma.
Join Rev. Dr. Mark Unno as he discusses compassion and the other power in our latest Guest Speaker Series released July 31, 2024. In this clip, he discusses the importance of listening and hearing in Buddhism.
Together we will discover that heart of other power, great compassion, where our karmic self is illuminated, embraced, and dissolved into the Ocean of Light of Other Power, our Amida self.
How did Buddhism come to claim such a significant place in the American cultural landscape? Dr. Scott Mitchell takes us behind the scenes to answer this question and more.
In this GSS course preview, Marvin Harada Sensei explains the Zen Buddhist idea of Ichigo Ichie. This powerful lesson about treating everyday like it is your first day, and maybe your last day, is for everyone in any Buddhist tradition and beyond.
In this GSS course preview, we discover how pairing Buddhist thought with the concept of jazz music can lead to a more fulfilling life. Rev. Hata shares how his professional musical career helped him develop a deeper Buddhist practice and his commitment to the ministry.