Rev. Miyamura shares some personal stories about his mother who recently passed away in California.

Minister's Assistant Cynthia Mee speaks about the Naijin and the meaning of the many artifacts found on the Naijin. Also, in this season of family holidays, her message includes thoughts about Shinran Shonin's family. 

Ellen Dunleavy speaks of Karma as she shares her story of her journey to Shin Buddhism and to the Midwest Buddhist Temple.

Rev. Kurt Rye of the Ekoji Buddhist Temple in Washington DC gives two Dharma Talks, one to the Dharma School class, on this occasion of Go-tan-e; the birth of Shinran Shonin. In his second talk Rev. Rye recounts the story of Shinran's life as a monk leading to his teachings of Buddhism. 

Rev. Miyamura speaks to the Shanga at the May Monthly Memorial service. His talk is about interconnectedness - how "thankfulness" completes the act of receiving a gift.