SACBC Bodhi Day Service on December 4, 2022. For the Dharma School, we look at how we can understand Thanksgiving from a Buddhist perspective. In the second portion, we will look at an understanding of Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment. Finally, in the Japanese portion, we discuss some thoughts on one's relationship with Amida Buddha. Your dana is greatly appreciated and can be done here: https://sacbc.org/donations1/ We thank your support of our temple. 

Dharma Family Service on November 6, 2022. For the Dharma School message, we look at one way we can remember how we are connected to truth. For the adult message, we reflect on a mother's final words to her daughter as a reminder of the profundity of life. Finally, in the Japanese message, we look at how Amida Buddha's Great Compassion enables all beings to live uniquely in their own way. Gassho (with palms together)

This episode is an abbreviated version of the Fall Ohigan service on September 25, 2022. Here, I talk about participating in the memorial service commemorating the initial completion of an official logbook of all 120,000 persons of Japanese descent who were incarcerated during WWII. This project was headed by Duncan Williams, faculty of USC. What can we as Buddhists learn from this traumatic experience that many of our sangha members had to endure?  

Dharma Family Service for Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church on June 5, 2022. For the Dharma School, we examine how all beings are shining. For the adult message, we take a look at the significance of the Pure Land and what it might mean for us in our lives. Finally, for the Japanese message, we look at how Amida Buddha's Wisdom and Compassion shine upon us, giving us the hope to live in a world of uncertainty. Gassho. We appreciate your donations that will be used to help run our temple. Here is where you can donate: https://sacbc.org/donations1/   

Dharma Family Service for May 8, 2022. Sutra Chanting is a portion of the 48 Vows. 

Dharma Family Service for April 3, 2022. Together we chant Junirai composed by Nagarjuna. For the Dharma School message, we look at the recent Oscars incident from a Buddhist standpoint. For the adult message, we look at why Jodo Shinshu matters for our world today. For the Japanese message, I provide a brief interpretation of the first few lines of the first chapter of the Tannisho.  

Dharma Family Service for February 13, 2022. For Dharma School we take a look at who does the caretaking when we have someone to look after. We will share a children's story My Pet Wants a Pet by Elise Broach.  For the adult message, we take a look at the issue of how it is easy to find a false sense of self by identifying who our enemies are. Buddhism is a teaching of introspection that teaches us the problem never involves other groups of people, and that true peace begins by looking at the self. 

Welcome to the service for the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Chuch on January 9, 2022. For Dharma School, we discuss what is Amida Buddha and what does Buddha provide for us? For the adult message, we cover the significance of funerals, memorials, and makuragyo services. Finally in the Japanese, we talk about our children being our mirrors to our true selves...I need to watch what I say in front of them! Gassho     Want to learn more about Jodo Shinshu? Want to learn more about SACBC? Please look us up: https://linktr.ee/sacbcbuddhistchurch Please consider contributing if you would like to see more videos and content. Your contributions are truly appreciated: https://sacbc.org/donations/

Thank you for joining us as we remember our late Buddhist Women's Association members. Today we look at the issue of how we are guided by our loved ones, particularly the women who have served as the indispensable fabric of our religious community and identity. We will also look at the song "Sen no Kaze ni Natte" (rendition by Maki Mori) or "A Thousand Winds" as a way to understand the world of the Pure Land. Gassho. 

Bodhi Day service held on December 5, 2021. For Dharma school, we discuss the importance of recognizing that we are raised by things and students share some of the things they will give to charity. For the adult message, we look at how the nembutsu becomes our anchor in the midst of all of the news taking place in our society. In the Japanese message, we discuss how religion is the world of the "un-common sense." Happy Bodhi Day world! May all beings be happy and well. Gassho.

Dharma Family Service for November 21, 2021. For Dharma School, we discuss the issue of how we are being raised not just by people, but rather, by the things that we use. To help depict this, we look at a song that is used in the movie Toy Story 2 about how a toy experiences abandonment. For the adult message, we look at who is our great spiritual teacher, and how teachers of all kinds, help to guide us to come to this great teacher. Gassho.  

Dharma Family Service, Eitaikyo, or Perpetual Memorial Service was conducted on November 14, 2021. Special Guest Speaker Rev. Harry Bridge of the Oakland Buddhist Church shares the Buddha Dharma with us today. Should we Buddhists always be calm and act like we do not feel anything, as is often stereotyped about us? Let's see what Rev. Bridge has to say about that! Gassho. 

Dharma family service for November 7, 2021. In today's message, we discuss the movie "Ikiru" by Akira Kurosawa, and the issue of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism enabling us to live to our fullest ability and authentically. In the Japanese message, we discuss how we are enabled to live by those around us. Kiritani wajo teaches that we should look upon all people as having been sent from the Pure Land to teach and guide us in this world. Gassho. 

Dharma Family Service on October 31, 2021. Thank you to Cherryblossomz for the beautiful gatha offering. In today's service, we discuss the significance of the fragrance of the Buddha's Wisdom. 

SACBC's Dharma Family Service for October 24, 2021. Here we will look at the Parable of the White Path. 

Dharma Family Service for October 17, 2021. In the message to Dharma School, we look at the phrase "ichigo iche," a famous Japanese term. In the adult message, we look at the Name as the calling voice of true reality. 

Dharma Family Service for October 10, 2021. Would you like to make a contribution? Dana Contributions can be made to: sacbc.or/donations  We thank you for your kind support. Are you an affiliated temple and would like to make an announcement on an upcoming event? Please let us know and we can help get the word out. Gassho. 

Dharma Family Service observing the Fall Ohigan (equinox) and passed BCA bishops as well as SACBC ministers. We are privileged and honored to have our guest speaker Rev. Henry Adams of the San Mateo Buddhist Temple join us for this service.  Dharma School, adult, and Japanese messages are provided by Sensei. Gassho.

Dharma Family Service observing the Chidori ga Fuchi Senbotsu Tsuito Hoyo, the Memorial Service for All Those Who Perished in War. This event takes place in Tokyo, Japan every year in September. SACBC proudly supports and participates in this movement towards ending wars and working towards peace. Gassho. 

Dharma Family Service for September 12, 2021, observing the September shotsuki hoyo. Japanese Message also provided. Gassho.