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Excellent talk. It helps me with concept matching--which holds so much danger to actually NOT understand the nuance of Buddhism.

I truly appreciate the strong use of visual images in these talks. Makes for a more engaging conversation and learning...stays with me. Thank you, Rev. Wondra.

Thank you for sharing some of your story. Grateful for your voice in the Shin community.

A powerful message. Thank you!

Thank you for this valuable talk on Japanese American history and Generational Buddhists at Orange County Buddhist Church.❤

if only every other paragraph would be in English ...words are prayer, Dharma, So not asking for total translation ...but the middle way ...half and half...it could bring more followers... meeting half way ....

who is this minister ? no names showing and I really liked that he is reminding us of the Dharma < in English > I almost gave up following Jodo Shinshu as I am not Japanese and do not understand some services. Words are like a prayer ...I wish chantings were 50/50 English /japanese.

Stop calling it church only buddhist temple

Not having a Pure Land Temple here , it is very comforting to be able to connect with your services ...thank you so much .

yes in Zen the sittings are long ..the chanting though is the Dharma ...in our languages, English , French , Spanish or other ...so the words become the guidelines, the reminders, the way...

yes , I was the one last wed . who posted in the chat < the regret not to know the meaning of words, of chant > You interpreted this as I wanted information ... being new, intellectual , etc ....Rev, ..you misread this feeling completely . When I say < Namo Amida Butsu > I know what it means ..so it enters so deeply in my heart ...The long chant in Japanese was composed by someone who felt the words ..To me a chant is like a prayer , vows , we repeat, imprint in our minds, awareness,....But I understand Pure Land services has this chants in Japanese. and so it is.. ....

sometimes it is hard to understand when Japanese accent is strong .like here ....I regret this very much ..as I looses patience in this area ...( yes shame on me ☺)

So great to learn the dharma

☝️ *Promosm*

"Aspiring to be kind is part of what it means to be Buddhist" - this really spoke to me. I try, but precisely because I always end up failing I rely on Amida Sama so that in my next life as a Buddha I can be kind to everyone. Namo Amida Butsu🙏

Wonderful talk, thank you so much Sensei. Faith is the most important part of our Shinran Shonin's teaching. Namo Amida Butsu🙏

Thank you

Thank you, Teresa sensei! Terrific dharma talk. So glad you are an MA at OCBC.

This was wonderful! Thank you Teresa!

Thank you

Takashi Miyaji's Dhaa Talks are always so inspiring 💞

Beautiful service

Thank you Sensei, I have written many notes and replayed this video. Namo Amida Butsu

Excellent teaching. I am new to Buddhism, I have only been reading up on Buddhism for about a month or two. I am a GenX (just missed being a Millennial by 4 months 😅) and was raised Southern Baptist. I attended similar "Protestant" churches religiously for my whole life up until the last part of 2019. So, anyway. I very much appreciate how you clarified the terms so frequently used. That was a great help to me. For example, how "grace" in Buddhist context means something quite different than how it is used in Christianity. I agree, using a pipe organ is very triggering to someone like myself, and many others with a similar background. I am currently reading "American Sutra" by Duncan Ryuken Williams so I kind of understand why Japanese Buddhist "Churches" want this similar presentation, because of persecution experienced during WWII. 😞 However, to grow & resonate with a new generation of Americans an update in terminology, etc would be very helpful... This is a great start. 👏🏻 Thank you again ☺️

Thank you, Sensei. ☺ 🙏

This is a great teaching but it was difficult to hear. The sound volume was to low. I was able to turn the volume to max and barely hear it.

Thank you Rev. Turner for this important sermon. I noticed that there was no Buddhist resource on PFLAG's link for "faith based support", so I sent them the link to the BCA's pamphlet on "Same Gender Marriage" and asked them to include the link on their "faith based support" page. Happy Pride Month!

Thank you for your presentation Dr. Michael. I agree with you that alongside the dharma teachings, it’s the connection with people who embody gratitude that leaves me feeling energized instead of depleted. We are lucky to have found a Buddhist community that supports the mind, and the body. Namo Amida Butsu 🙏🏻

This is a wonderful, welcoming message to a community that needs it now more than ever, thank you ❤️

Always like each service. Ever past ones are relevant. Arigato. Rex Harrison.

We love John and Rev Wondra. How do you do it?

I love our sangha's and new friends to share life with at Los Angeles, Gardena, Orange County, Vista, San Diego and learn so much, for life and to be thankful for. These silver and gold award projects the girls scouts do, are remarkable.

What a beautiful and wonderful song....by the Girl Scouts. Thank you.

Wonderful this is Girl Scouts Sunday too. We are so proud of each girls 💓 service! We should have one Sunday every month to honor girl scouts and fine women of our families, temples and lives. Thank you.

Thank you. March 5, 2023. Happy for this mindful service always. Rex Harrison San Diego/ San Francisco.

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Nice one pal 😀!! Do not get left behind = Promo-SM !

A wonderful service…I just returned from my local temple here in Wakayama Japan. My friend the priest and I watched it together. He was amazed that such a service exists in America .

It’s always rewarding to honour our pets that have meant so much, that have passed away. Thank you Sensei.

*Thank you*

Thank you very much! I look forward to being back in person after the election.

Namu amida butsu 🧘

Interesting view points on a complicated concept. Thanks for your clarifications

Interesting and informative message Sensei !

Love it

Thank you!

Thank you!

Dr. Haneda is brilliant in providing a deeper understanding, a new level of realization of Dharmakakara’s aspirations and the compassionate 18th Vow.

Grateful to Sensei for willingness to share these teachings with us. Thank you 🙏🏻