Buddhist Churches of America President

Account for the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) President. BCA is affiliated with the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji Ha (浄土真宗本願) denomination located in Kyoto.

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Happy 2024!  This year's BCA theme is a quote from Rennyo Shonin, "The Right Time Is Now".  Bishop Rev. Marvin Harada selected this theme for BCA’s 125th anniversary year. Now is the time for us to ensure the Buddha-Dharma continues to be shared for many generations to come.

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If you would like to offer support please go to https://t.co/auN8VRSFpr
for more information on the Seattle Betsuin Arson Restoration Fund.

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BCA is saddened to hear of the arson fire at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple on Dec. 31st. Instead of welcoming the new year with a service, the members were cleaning up and assessing the damages.

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Well wishes to all on Bodhi Day.  Today we commemorate the day Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became Sakyamuni Buddha. 奉請釋迦如来入道場 散華樂/We respectfully call upon Tathagatha Sakyamuni to enter this dojo as we joyfully scatter flowers of welcome

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Give the cook the night off AND support the Buddhist Churches of America and Institute of Buddhist Studies. Go to https://t.co/kZdxcSmwVj and use code 915657 Thank you @PandaExpress! (12/1 only)

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We reflect with deepest gratitude for the ability to receive the Dharma today. ~ Namo Amida Butsu

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Happy BCA Founding Day!
124 years ago, two ministers from Japan arrived in San Francisco to help fill a void in the hearts of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists living in the United States.  This was the beginning of the now Buddhist Churches of America.

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Message from Bishop Harada on the wildfires in Maui. https://t.co/cGLcX5c6Mk

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Statement by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii on ongoing relief efforts and how you can contribute.
https://t.co/uUwdZxvUXz

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Our hearts go out to those affected by the devastating wildfires on Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. We are saddened by your loss. You are in our thoughts. Namo Amida Butsu

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Happy Hanamatsuri (花祭り "Flower festival")! Today we celebrate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama who became Sakyamuni, the historical Buddha. Temples will observe with a special service, Kanbutsu-e (灌仏会) and a beautiful Hanamido (flower altar).

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Today, December 8, we acknowledge the day Prince Siddhartha Gautama realized the truth to the sufferings in life, attained enlightenment, thus becoming Sakyamuni Buddha.

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During the Fall Equinox Jodo Shinshu Buddhists observe Ohigan (お彼岸). While the day and night are equal there is a balance. It is a time to reflect on the nature of our true self as we listen to the Dharma with gratitude. Namo Amida Butsu

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This was the beginning of the now Buddhist Churches of America. We owe a deep debt of gratitude to all for allowing us to receive the Dharma.  ~   Namo Amida Butsu

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Today is BCA Founding Day. On September 1, 1899, two ministers from Japan arrived in San Francisco to help fill a void in the hearts of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists living in the United States.

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Today (5/21) we observe Gotan-e, commemorating the birth of Shinran Shonin, founder of our Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition.  BCA temples hold a special Gotan-e services expressing our gratitude.

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We respectfully call upon Tathāgata Shakamuni to enter this Dōjō as we scatter flowers of welcome.
奉請釋迦如莱 入道 場 散華樂
Bu Jō Sha Ka Nyo Rai Nyū Dō Jō San Ge Ra Ku

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Happy Hanamatsuri! On this day (4/8) we celebrate the birth of Prince Siddhartha, who would become the Buddha.

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Today (2/15), the Buddhist Churches of America observes Nirvana Day. This is the day Sakyamuni Buddha died and passed into Parinirvana. His last words were, "After I leave this world, make the Dharma your place of refuge.  Make yourself a light ... Follow the Dharma diligently."

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The Buddhist Churches of America reflects on the passing of Thich Nhat Hanh.  Zen teacher, poet, and an early voice for Engaged Buddhism, he often wrote about death as a transition, not an absolute end.  One of his books, No death, no fear, is still available in bookstores.