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Shin Buddhist Sangha Services
by takashimiyaji
Here you can listen to the weekly Sangha services given by Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji.
Episodes
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Bodhi Day Service
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…
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Connected to Truth
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…
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SACBC Fall Equinox (Ohigan) service
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...
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Shine, Shine
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…
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Spiritual Mother, Amida
Dharma Family Service for May 8, 2022. Sutra Chanting is a portion of the 48 Vows.
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Why Jodo Shinshu Matters
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...
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Nurtured By Our Loved Ones
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...
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Truth Working on Us
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…
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Stars of the Night
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…
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Bodhi Day Service
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…
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meaning of Eko
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...
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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...
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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…
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Copy Compassion
Dharma Family Service for September 12, 2021, observing the September shotsuki hoyo. Japanese Message also provided. Gassho.
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The Great Benefit
Dharma Family Service for August 15, 2021.
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The World of Truth Speaks to Us
Hatsubon/Urabon-e service on August 8, 2021. Here we will discuss how the phrase Namo Amida Butsu is actually how the world of truth speaks to us and makes itself known to us. All we have to do is open our hearts and minds to receive this inconceivable truth. Japanese Message follows entitled...
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Shinshu is Learned at the Home
Dharma Family Service for August 1, 2021. Here we will discuss how Dharma school children should actually learn about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and its customs at the home. An excerpt from the documentary "Streams of Light" by Kentaro Sugao is used.
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Shinshu definition of "Religion"
Dharma Family Service for July 25, 2021. Here we will discuss how many people might define religion and whether Jodo Shinshu Buddhism falls under this category.
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A Commentary on "Streams of Light"
Dharma Family Service on June 27, 2021. Here we will discuss the documentary "Streams of Light" directed by Rev. Kentaro Sugao.
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Refuge of My Heart 6/14/2020
Sangha Service for June 14, 2020.
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Where We Come From 6/7/2020
Sangha Service for June 7, 2020.
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Why Wisdom and Compassion? 5/31/2020
Sangha Service for May 31, 2020.
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No Need for Weapons or Soldiers 5/24/2020
Sangha Service for May 24, 2020. Guest Speaker Rev. Kojo Kakihara, who was formerly the resident minister of Tacoma Buddhist Temple.
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Amida's Grasp 5/10/2020
Sangha Service for May 10, 2020.
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Running with My Shadow 5/3/2020
Sangha Service for May 3, 2020.
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Sangha Service: Where We Come From 6/7/2020
Sangha service for Tacoma Buddhist Temple on June 7, 2020. 1. Sanbutsuge 2. Dharma Message 3. Reading Jodo Shinshu Creed 1
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Gotan-e (Shinran Shonin's Birthday Memorial) 5/17/2020
Special Sangha Service for Gotan-e, celebrating the birth of Shinran Shonin. Observed on May 17, 2020.
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Universal Identity 4/19/2020
Sangha service at Tacoma Buddhist Temple for April 19, 2020.
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Joy Here and Now 4/26/2020
Sangha Service at Tacoma Buddhist Temple for April 26, 2020. Here we discuss how encountering Amida Buddha's Great Compassion gives us joy here and now while in this life.
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