Each season has its charm. Of course, it depends on where one lives as to the expectations and variety of environments. In the northeast of North America, we experience very distinct seasons. In autumn we enjoy the vivid colors all around us, the crisp evenings, and a...
Story of Tendai Buddhist Institute: Part VI It’s June. Green is everywhere you look. Hummingbirds seem ravenous as they repeatedly sip the sugar water nectar from the feeder outside the kitchen window. The temperature fluctuates between very cool and warm. Last year...
Not so long ago I was at a reception following an interfaith meeting. Several of us were discussing the possibility of a peace vigil to be held in the near future. One person, a friend I’ve known for over 15 years, made the statement, “What’s so bad about war?”. At...
Most people see the surface of Tendai Buddhist Institute when they attend events in-person or virtually. What occurs beneath the face of TBI is more complex. There is nothing to hide, though some of the work involves pastoral care where people’s privacy is honored....
I travelled by train next to the Hudson River, from Hudson, NY to New York City, the first leg of my trip to Budapest, Hungary. It was snowing so hard I could barely see the trees and bushes beside the track, let alone much of the river, or the islands. I enjoy the...
Part I – Akemashite Omedetou – 明けましておめでとう This year, 2026, is the East Asian Year of the Fire Horse. The year comes in with unstoppable energy that can overwhelm us if not prepared. It’s bold, fast-paced, and deeply personal, pushing us to take steps...
