Reverend Yukari Torii
Resident Minister, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Thank you to everyone who participated in last week’s sushi workshop!
Our sushi workshop was held after the Nirvana Day Service in February. Thank you to everyone who participated! …
Reverend Yukari Torii
Resident Minister, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Several weeks have passed since the L.A wildfires broke out, and I continue to hope for the safety of our sangha members. My heart goes out to all those …
Reverend Yukari Torii
Resident Minister, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
One Saturday in October, our temple hosted a wonderful Moon Viewing event, organized by Margerete and Booth. Gazing at the night sky, I was captivated by the clear view …
Reverend Yukari Torii
Resident Minister, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
At our temple, we observed the Higan service on September 22nd. “Higan” is a Japanese word, but does everyone know what it means? “Higan” refers to a state of …
Reverend Yukari Torii
Resident Minister, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Everyone, thank you so much for all your hard work in preparing and running the Obon Festival 2024. I am deeply grateful for your dedication to making this event …
Reverend Yukari Torii
Resident Minister, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
At the end of April, we had a visit from students from Bert Corona Middle School next door to our temple. As I prepared for this field trip with …
Reverend Yukari Torii
Resident Minister, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Hello, SFVHBT folks!
I am writing this article from Tokyo, filled with hope and anticipation as I prepare to join your Sangha at SFVHBT. I also wish to express …
William Briones, Rimban, Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Supervising Minister, SFVHBT
Recently I was asked to participate on a panel of faith leaders representing the major religious groups: Christianity, Judaism, Islamic, and Hindu. As interfaith dialogs go, it …
William Briones, Rimban, Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Supervising Minister, SFVHBT
…As Jodo Shinshu Buddhists, we shall seek to be mindful of our words and deeds, be responsible citizens of our society, and share with others the truth
William Briones, Rimban, Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Supervising Minister, SFVHBT
…There once lived a poor farmer who lived in a poor village, but this farmer was considered very rich and fortunate because he owned a horse. One