Mike Intocia grew up in the Christian faith and came to Buddhism later as an adult. In his talk Mike shares his view of the similarities and differences between Christianity and Buddhism.

Joy Zavala delivers her message on examples of Buddhism found in every day popular culture. She sites lessons from old television programs and more recent expressions of Buddhism found in films and even television commercials.

Rev. Miyamura speaks of the tradition of Hatsubon at our annual Obon service. Hatsubon is the first Obon service following the passing of a loved one and has special meaning in Jodo Shinshu tradition.

Rev. Ron Miyamura speaks at our Monthly Memorial service. His message is about the openness and accessibility of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism to people of all walks of life.