What’s New
Interview ONE Sangha Member
One-time Spotlight Interviewers Wanted
Help the Sangha get to know more about each other. We give you some starter questions, such as:
BWA Pop-Up Store
April 24th outside the social hall.
Origami cranes on a stick, Tupperware, pan savers, jewelry, and more!
Clothing & Textile Collection Day
Saturday, April 23, 2022
We are collecting clothing, shoes, socks, bedding, table cloths, etc. Items need to be clean for resale. Drop off at the OCBC Ball Rd. parking lot between 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Three Pure Lands?!?
Did you know there are three historical approaches to Pure Land Buddhism?
Hatsumairi (Infant Presentation to the Buddha)
Hatsumairi is an occasion for parents to present their child to the Buddha and OCBC Sangha.
Dr. Taitetsu Unno’s Prologue from Gyodo Haguri’s The Awareness of Self (1967)
This month please reflect on Dr. Taitetsu Unno’s Prologue from Gyodo Haguri’s The Awareness of Self (1967), which is now available as a Kindle eBook.
Hanamatsuri Service Bentos
Sunday, April 10 following the Hanamatsuri Service, the OCBC Girl Scouts will be selling Bentos.
Get your Chicken Kaarage or Veggie Meatballs bento in the MPB Lobby.
$5.00 each
Spotlight on Marion Nishimura
“My favorite festival food is wonton… each bite is amazing.” — Marion Nishimura
Spotlight on Edward Kato
“On our first day at OCBC, the Nakaso’s were there to greet us and welcome us to the Temple. We are very grateful to Joanie and Jim for reaching out to us, even though we had never met before.”