Rev. Alan was not at OCBC very long, but when I told Rev. Harada I wanted to become a minister’s assistant, it was a direct result of the “personal Dharma” I received from Rev. Alan.

“The most significant moment for me during the last two years was the realization that I was getting better at applying one of our most basic teachings – that all things are impermanent. By worrying about the future, I was neglecting to live in the present.” — Stacy St. James

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There are many ways to bring Buddhism into your life daily. Of particular importance is having a home altar, called an “obutsudan.”

“My family and I attended Hanamatsuri in April 1997. After that one day, I knew in my heart that I had found a home that spiritually resonated with the needs of my family and myself.” — Linda Turner

All OCBC Members are invited to attend the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) 2022 National Council Meeting virtually on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6th.

“I think my 20-year-old self would be amazed that I became an OCBC member for almost 30 years. I did not grow up with any religious background, so I was a little nervous at first.” — Greg Goodman

“You should see it,” she said, “after a shower, for that brief moment they [the homeless] become alive again.”

OCBC has a knowledgeable and talented group that helps maintain the campus. Thank you to the volunteers that have conscientiously come out to help with the campus maintenance work this past year.

OCBC’s Buddhist Education Center is proud to announce the Kindle publication of Buddhism on Air: Televised Kaleidoscope of a Growing Religion by Kenneth Tanaka. In this edition of the Shin Reader, Janis Hirohama gives us her impression of Buddhism on Air.

Listen to Chris share his story on “The Dirtbag Diaries” Podcast.

“When I hiked the Kumano Kodo with my sons Austen and Grant, I thought I was giving them an experience of a lifetime. I soon realized that they were giving me a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life.” — Chris Lock

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching for all of us. But what should we do? How should we observe this holiday with our loved ones?

I’ll never forget that when I was newer to OCBC, a friendly gentleman thanked me for asking questions and speaking up in Adult Study. I later found out that the friendly man was Jeff Folick….

In this first article on Women in Buddhism, I would like to reflect on the first women’s ordination in the Sakyamuni’s time.