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EngagedPureLand<p>Tacoma Buddhist Temple at Pride Festival Tacoma: there was an origami folding table, butsudan with omyogo for those who wanted to offer their gratitude, and lots of good times<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>pride</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>queer</span></a></p>
The Open Buddhist University<p>🗣️ Guardians of the Buddha’s Home (A free, 59-minute podcast from 2019)</p><p>Tags: <a href="https://digipres.club/tags/JodoShinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JodoShinshu</span></a> <a href="https://digipres.club/tags/JapaneseBuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapaneseBuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://digipres.club/tags/Sangha" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Sangha</span></a><br><a href="https://buddhistuniversity.net/content/av/guardians-of-buddhas-home_starling-jessica" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">buddhistuniversity.net/content</span><span class="invisible">/av/guardians-of-buddhas-home_starling-jessica</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>Tacoma Buddhist Temple deeply benefited in its early decades from the Puyallup Tribe&#39;s friendship. When white settlers prevented Japanese Buddhist immigrants from farming, the Puyallup provided opportunities to farm and thus survive. Similar situations happened with other temples in the region. The Tacoma temple has created a land acknowledgement and is building ties of gratitude with the Puyallup<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/landback" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>landback</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.tacomabt.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">tacomabt.org/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Tour Japan<p><a href="https://www.wacoca.com/tour/649678/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">wacoca.com/tour/649678/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> 若宮八幡宮 京都府久世郡久御山町佐古内屋敷25-1 <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/Buddha" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Buddha</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/Buddhaism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Buddhaism</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/BuddhistAltar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuddhistAltar</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/Buddhstatue" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Buddhstatue</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/Enlightenment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Enlightenment</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/fortune" 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href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%B9%85%E5%BE%A1%E5%B1%B1%E7%94%BA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>久御山町</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>京都</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>京都ツアー</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%BA%9C" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>京都府</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%BA%9C%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>京都府ツアー</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%BA%9C%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>京都府観光</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>京都観光</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BB%8F%E5%83%8F" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>仏像</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BB%8F%E5%85%B7" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>仏具</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BB%8F%E5%A3%87" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>仏壇</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BB%8F%E6%95%99" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>仏教</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E4%BF%AE%E8%A1%8C" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>修行</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E5%8D%A0%E3%81%84" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>占い</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E5%A4%A9%E5%8F%B0%E5%AE%97" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>天台宗</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E5%AF%BA%E9%99%A2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>寺院</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E5%BE%A1%E6%9C%B1%E5%8D%B0" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>御朱印</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E6%82%9F%E3%82%8A" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>悟り</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E6%97%85%E8%A1%8C" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>旅行</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E6%97%A5%E8%93%AE%E5%AE%97" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>日蓮宗</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E6%9B%B9%E6%B4%9E%E5%AE%97" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>曹洞宗</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E6%B5%84%E5%9C%9F%E5%AE%97" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>浄土宗</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E6%B5%84%E5%9C%9F%E7%9C%9F%E5%AE%97" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>浄土真宗</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E7%9C%9F%E8%A8%80%E5%AE%97" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>真言宗</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E7%A5%9E%E7%A4%BE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>神社</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E7%A5%9E%E9%81%93" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>神道</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E8%87%A8%E6%B8%88%E5%AE%97" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>臨済宗</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>観光</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E8%A7%A3%E8%84%B1" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>解脱</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E9%87%88%E8%BF%A6" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>釈迦</span></a> <a href="https://wakoka.com/tags/%E9%96%8B%E9%81%8B" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>開運</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>In case it needs to be said: There are no such things as illegal immigrants in the Pure Land, because everyone is unconditionally welcomed and valued. While we foolish beings fall short of Amida Buddha&#39;s Great Compassion, the same spirit animates our Jodo Shinshu temples.<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/immigration" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>immigration</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>The welcome table outside the main sanctuary at the Midwest Buddhist Temple<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>queer</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>pride</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>Rev. Jeff Wilson was interviewed live on television in the middle of the Toronto Pride Parade. You can catch the temple at timestamp 1:43:10<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>pride</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>queer</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/toronto" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>toronto</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/ezHbdj-qrp4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">youtube.com/live/ezHbdj-qrp4</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>Toronto Buddhist Church at Toronto Pride 2025 yesterday! <br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>pride</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>queer</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>Denver Buddhist Temple represented the Dharma at today&#39;s Pride march!</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>pride</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>queer</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>Good work to the Oregon Buddhist Temple: they packed over 9000 pounds of food for the Oregon Food Bank!<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/hunger" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>hunger</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/foodinsecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>foodinsecurity</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>Busy day for the Homeless Project at Midwest Buddhist Temple! They made and distributed 375 sandwiches to unhoused neighbours in Chicago.<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/unhoused" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>unhoused</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/homeless" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>homeless</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>July 6, 11am PT: &quot;Meeting the Moment: Building Refuges in Response to State Violence&quot;</p><p>Join Berkeley Buddhist Temple for an intergenerational conversation with movement elders as they hold space for practicing sangha by embodying refuge &amp; standing in solidarity with the many communities under attack by state violence in the past, present, and future.</p><p>Register at:<br />Tinyurl.com/MeetingtheMoment4<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/immigration" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>immigration</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ICE" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ICE</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>Traditional artisanal cuisine of the mystic East... aka ribbon jello at the social gathering following last Sunday&#39;s Pride service at the Buddhist Church of San Francisco<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jello" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jello</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>pride</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>queer</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>For a bonus, here&#39;s an article from the same issue of the Wheel of Dharma by Jodo Shinshu Buddhist monk Rev. Don Castro about the EcoSangha movement<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ecology" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ecology</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>environment</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>sustainability</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/post/ecosangha-perspectives-profound-causes-and-conditions" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/</span><span class="invisible">post/ecosangha-perspectives-profound-causes-and-conditions</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>The Wheel of Dharma notes the various Earth Day services that took place at Jodo Shinshu temples in the Buddhist Churches of America this year. 2025 marks the 10th year anniversary of the wider EcoSangha movement in the BCA. The print version has lots of extra photos!<br /> <br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ecology" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ecology</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>environment</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/post/earth-day-services-held-at-bca-temples" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/</span><span class="invisible">post/earth-day-services-held-at-bca-temples</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>Rev. Blayne Higa of Kona Hongwanji speaks out about anti-immigrant policies and attitudes:<br />&quot;Our country is in crisis as the communal fabric of our society is being intentionally frayed by those in power...Real people, families and communities are being hurt by these unjust policies. The cruelty and malice being demonstrated are antithetical to the values I hold as a disciple of the Buddha.&quot;<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/immigration" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>immigration</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/post/compassion-with-a-lion-s-roar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/</span><span class="invisible">post/compassion-with-a-lion-s-roar</span></a></p>
The Open Buddhist University<p>🗒️ Experiencing Two Types of Deeply Entrusting Mind (A free, 4-page essay from 2007)</p><p>Tags: <a href="https://digipres.club/tags/Faith" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Faith</span></a> <a href="https://digipres.club/tags/JodoShinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JodoShinshu</span></a> <a href="https://digipres.club/tags/Pureland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Pureland</span></a> <a href="https://digipres.club/tags/JapaneseBuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapaneseBuddhism</span></a><br><a href="https://buddhistuniversity.net/content/essays/living-as-a-shin-buddhist_haseo-daien-tsutomu" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">buddhistuniversity.net/content</span><span class="invisible">/essays/living-as-a-shin-buddhist_haseo-daien-tsutomu</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>Spokane Buddhist Temple is an official sponsor of Pride in Perry, next Saturday. The annual event is put on by Odyssey Youth, the local LGBTQ+ youth support organization that the temple has actively supported for years. <br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>pride</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>queer</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>Here is something beautiful: people of all religions (including two Jodo Shinshu monks) gathered to honour LGBTQIA+ religious ancestors as part of Pride in Sao Paulo, Brazil!<br /><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>pride</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>lgbtq</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>queer</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ancestors" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ancestors</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/brazil" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>brazil</span></a></p>
EngagedPureLand<p>&quot;If I must die, let it bring hope, let it be a tale: Palestinian Martyrs Guiding Us this Obon Season&quot;</p><p>Obon season is approaching once again. Jodo Shinshu monk Rev. Devon Matsumoto powerfully reflects on how the story and practice of Obon relate to the genocide in Gaza. </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/buddhist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buddhist</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/jodoshinshu" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>jodoshinshu</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/shinbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shinbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/engagedbuddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>engagedbuddhism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/gaza" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gaza</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/palestine" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>palestine</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/obon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>obon</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.itsyozine.com/posts/obon-palestine" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">itsyozine.com/posts/obon-pales</span><span class="invisible">tine</span></a></p>