Earlier this month, my family and I travelled to Japan for two weeks. For reasons I will explain in the following, I had my own reason to go. Additionally, my children are at an age where it would be feasible (10 and 7), Marcie and I felt it was a great opportunity to...
Last month, September, was a somewhat typical month at Tendai Buddhist Institute. A little bit busier than usual but not uncharacteristic. There were regularly scheduled events, most of these events are hybrid, both in person and on Zoom. Each Wednesday evening there...
September has a certain feel about it. I have a set of expectations regarding September. Following a summer of vacations and a break from normal routines we prepare to become more productive, get back to school, a busier time at work, sports and cultural events abound...
There is something wonderful about knowing one’s location, the people we see day in and out, at the grocery, on the street. You know who to turn to when there is a need and they can depend on you. That’s wonderful. It is a joy to feel part of place, though we may not...
OK folks – It’s a wrap! June was a busy month at Tendai Buddhist Institute. We conducted the 2025 Betsuin Shugyo (Tendai Buddhist clergy training) that lasted two weeks, held a Goma (fire ritual) on the 8th, and on June 14th hosted a public Tokudo (formal...
