There is no podcast for the week of January 31, 2010 due to technical difficulties. I apologize for missing this week. The problem has been addressed and the podcasts will resume the week of February 7, 2010.

Sensei Siebuhr reflects upon recent deaths and how those tragic events remind us all of impermance.

This Sunday is the Ho-Onko service. Ho-Onko, meaning a gathering to express our indebtedness and thankfulness, is a memorial service in honor of Shinran Shonin. It is also an occasion to express our gratitude to Amida Buddha for having awakened us to life’s supreme meaning. Ho-Onko is the most important Jodo Shinshu ceremony. Our guest speaker is Reverend Ashikaga.