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Today the Midwest Buddhist Temple's Homeless Project reached a major milestone: 10 year anniversary! They celebrated by making and delivering 300 sandwich bags and countless warm clothing items to local shelters.
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Five people (mostly Japanese American) smile for the camera while making sandwiches in the kitchen at the Midwest Buddhist Temple. Photo is from the temple's Facebook page.
December 28, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Statement from White River Buddhist Temple on the terrible attack in Sydney.

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Text reads: "White River Buddhist Temple strongly condemns the horrific acts of violence that occurred at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend. We mourn alongside the greater Jewish community and stand in solidarity with all those affected. We urge everyone to reject violence in all its forms and to reaffirm our shared commitment to peace, compassion, and respect for one another."-Rev. Cyndi Jikaku Yasaki & The White River Buddhist Temple Board of Directors
December 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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"Suffering may be inevitable but Amida’s vow liberates all beings, moving us to help fulfill that vow of bringing all to the Pure Land of joy, equality and freedom."

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Steeped in Suffering – Higashi Honganji USA
By Rev. Patti Nakai These days I feel “my life sucks.” Shinran Shonin would say—bonnō gusoku – filled with irritation/misery. He often slung that description of himself and the human condition. We’re ...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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On Tuesday the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin once again hosted the Nu'uana Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving service. Members of many different religious traditions gathered in the temple's hondo.

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This photo shows the golden altar area of the temple, with a statue of Amida Buddha, hanging lanterns, and the majestic kuden. In front of it is a table covered in a white cloth. On top of the table are framed pictures of Jesus, the Kaaba, and other images, while sacred objects adorn the table, such as a cross, menorah, and lotus. Image is from the temple's Facebook page.
November 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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There will be some beautiful art to see in tonight's online study class as we learn about the Amida Sutra Mandala. Please join us at 7pm MT!

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Flyer showing an image from the Amida Sutra Mandala in vibrant colors. The flyer is for the Online Buddhist Study Class on November 19, 2025, at 7pm MT. Email info@tsdbt.org for the zoom link. No prior knowledge necessary to participate.
November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Check out video of last month's LGBTQ+ book tour at Honpa Hongwanji Honolulu Betsuin. Congratulations and mahalo to the contributors of "Letters to Home"!
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Letters to Home Book Tour - Hawaii LGBTQ Plus Panel Discussion
YouTube video by Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
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November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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On Thursday, November 27 (6:30pm) the Toronto Buddhist Church (1011 Sheppard Avenue W) will hold another soup-packing event. This is to create ready-mix soup bowls with rice, lentils and seasonings for the less fortunate.
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About a dozen people of different ages, genders, and ethnicities crowd around a table covered in ready-to-make soup bowls. Picture is from the Toronto Buddhist Temple Facebook page.
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Shin Buddhism, which we practice at TSDBT, is one tradition within the broader stream of Pure Land Buddhism. Join us tonight to learn the history and practices of Pure Land Buddhism.

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Dark blue flyer with gold silhouette of seated Buddha. Flyer advertises an online Buddhist study class on the topic "Introduction to Pure Land Buddhism". The class is 11/5/2025 at 7pm MT on Zoom. Email info@tsdbt.org to get the link to join in.
November 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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✨ True compassion softens the hardest ego

🪷 Heart-opening wisdom from Taitetsu Unno (1929–2014)

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🪷 Buddhistdoor Quote for Today: Taitetsu Unno (1929–2014) 🪷
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October 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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🪷 Buddhistdoor Quote for Today: Taitetsu Unno (1929–2014) 🪷

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Buddhistdoor Quote for Today: Such sorrow— / The cry of true compassion / Sinks into my hard ego. — Taitetsu Unno (1929–2014)
October 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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CW: Tonight's Online Buddhist Study Class topic will deal with Buddhist perspectives on and discussion of suicide. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call or text 988.

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Flyer with a background image of waves washing up on a beach at sunset. The flyer is for an Online Buddhist Study Class, Oct. 22, 2025, at 7pm MT. The class topic is Buddhist Perspectives on Suicide with Rev. David Fujimoto (Mililani Honwanji, HI), Dr. DJ Ida (Clinical Psychologist, CO), and Rev. Diana Thompson (Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple, CO). Email info@tsdbt.org for the Zoom link If you are in crisis or think you may have an emergency, call or text 988.
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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"Resistance and Regeneration Amidst the Chaos," Nov 15, 2025, 1-3pm PST. Speakers: Chenxing Han, Br. Phap Luu, Rev. Patti Nakai. Register at vbtemple.org/bcg

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Vista Buddhist Temple's annual Buddhist Community Gathering "Resistance and Regeneration Amidst the Chaos" will take place Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1-3pm PST. Join us as we host three distinguished dharma teachers as they reflect on this year's theme and engage in dialogue with one another. Speakers: Chenxing Han, Br. Phap Luu, Rev. Patti Nakai. Register at vbtemple.org/bcg
October 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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The Hongwanji Hawaii Buddha Bus was out yesterday in the Honolulu Pride Parade, spreading the good vibes of Amida Buddha's universal embrace of all people. Get on board, we're all going to the Pure Land together!

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A video screenshot of a mini school bus, with a sign on the front reading "Proud of Hongwanji, All-Accepting" and various rainbow-themed signs on the side showcasing LGBTQ support by Hongwanji institutions such as the Pacific Buddhist Academy.
October 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Coming out? Hongwanji Hawaii has a full page of resources, with pamphlets on coming out and supporting your family member who has come out, videos of Buddhist LGBTQ discussions, and more
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Hongwanji Hawaii LGBTQIA+ Resources
Workshop/Panel Videos October 2024 Event
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October 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Join us for our Tamai Memorial Services this Sunday, during which we remember with gratitude Rev. Tamai who served our community for 53 years.

"The highest life is when everything results in a feeling of gratitude."

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A statue of Rev. Yoshitaka Tamai who served the Denver Buddhist Temple for 53 years, located in Sakura Square, Denver, CO
October 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Emptiness is not nothingness. Tonight we'll delve into the concept of emptiness in Buddhism.

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October 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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The crew at Midwest Buddhist Temple assembled and delivered over 400 sandwiches to unhoused neighbours in Chicago today. They also dropped off plastic mats for bedding that the temple's Women's Association wove.

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Six people of varying ages, genders, and ethnicities face the camera while standing in the Midwest Buddhist Temple's kitchen. Trays hold sandwiches in the process of being assembled. Photo is from the temple's Facebook page.
September 28, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Ohigan services are this Sunday (Family service at 9:30am; regular service at 10:15am). Join us as we receive and reflect upon the Dharma.
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September 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Who is the bodhisattva of compassion? Join us tonight at 7pm MT to learn and discuss!
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Flyer with gold Buddha silhouette seated against a royal blue background. The flyer advertises Online Buddhist Study Class Tonight: September 17, 2025, at 7:00pm MT. The topic is: Bodhisattva of Compassion: Avalokitesvara/Kwan-yin/Kannon. Email info@tsdbt.org to get the zoom link to join in the class.
September 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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"Mourning for America"

The most important Dharma talk you will hear this year.

By Rev. Blayne Higa of Kona Hongwanji Mission

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Mourning for America
Perhaps we can finally understand what it truly means to be human through these tragedies before we destroy each other. Our choice is clear: we can become better versions of ourselves or remain trappe...
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September 17, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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@georgetakei.bsky.social Thank you for 50 years of activism!

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A portion of the front page of the May 1975 Wheel of Dharma. The headline reads "Edison Uno and George Takei Glorify WYBL Conference in Sacramento." Takei's remarks are excerpted as follows: "Sacramento is symbolic of the struggles our people had to fight, of segregated schools, of the origin of Earl Warren's evacuation orders to Japanese Americans... We have a proud legacy--a dynamic legacy. Kansha must not be passive but equally dynamic and aggressive."
September 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Buddhistdoor Quote for Today: Zuiken Inagaki (1885–1981)

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Buddhistdoor Quote for Today: In this life of impermanence 
in the World of this Burning House, 
anything could happen at any time;
Let us live each coming day
in humble repentance. — Zuiken Inagaki (1885–1981)
September 12, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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"We are increasing disparity and inequality in our society, prioritizing personal and corporate greed as a national value over the collective good and our responsibility to care for one another."
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Caring for Others as We Care for Ourselves
As we navigate these challenging times, let us draw wisdom from the Buddha’s teachings to stay grounded while continually opening our hearts to one another. Seeing ourselves in others is a natural par...
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September 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Film screening and panel “Farewell to Manzanar” Oct 19 5-8:00pm Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Exposing the similarity of new attacks on immigrants with what happened to Japanese Americans
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Living Truths Film Screening: "Farewell to Manzanar" (2025-10-19)
Please join us for a free film screening of Farewell to Manzanar on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in our Social Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., refreshments provided. Panel discussion follows the film. ...
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September 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Are you ready for Dharma School?! We are! Join us Sunday, September 7th, with Family Service at 9:30 am, followed by classes, and pizza. We have classes for students from preschool through high school!

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Image of Dharma School bulletin board for September with the Theme of "Practice" and reminders of different Buddhist practices.
September 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM