Shin Buddhist Sangha Services

The Great Teacher Amida Buddha

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.

 

SACBC Perpetual Memorial Service

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. 

Through Amida Buddha, Ikiru

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. 

Fragrance of Light

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. 

I am the Traveler on the White Path

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

Being Nurtured to Hear Amida‘s Calling Voice

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. 

Meaning of Eko

Dharma Family Service for October 10, 2021.

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SACBC Fall Ohigan service

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.

Memorial Service for All Those Who Perished in War

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. 

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