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"By using proven breathing and mindfulness techniques, we give them the power to manage stress in any situation, making them more lethal warfighters and more resilient in their recovery."
#buddhism #buddhist #mindfulness #military #war #culturalappropriation #handsoffthedharma
Yesterday the Homeless Project at Midwest Buddhist Temple delivered 190 sandwich bags to unhoused people around Chicago. The Women's Association made three mats from plastic bags to provide a softer area to sleep.
#buddhism #buddhist #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism #chicago #unhoused
Nov 6, 2025: Members of the Buddhist Church of San Francisco Engaged Buddhism group participated in the
San Francisco Faith in Action prayer vigil and procession for immigrants' rights and protection.
#buddhism #buddhist #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism #immigration #ice
May 4, 2025: The Buddhist Church of San Francisco choir and the GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance Men's Chorus sang together for the temple's Gotan-e service, honouring the birth of Shinran Shonin. GAPA Men's Chorus first performed at the temple in 2016.
#buddhism #buddhist #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #queer #lgbtq
The Midwest Buddhist Temple Homeless Project members were at it again yesterday, making sandwich bags for delivery to unhoused people around Chicago
#buddhism #buddhist #shinbuddhism #jodoshinshu #engagedbuddhism #unhoused #hunger #chicago
"The Nembutsu moves us to work for the good of the community and the world--for social justice, world peace, inter-religious harmony and cooperation--for any cause that brings happiness to humankind."
-Rev. Kenryu Tsuji
#buddhism #buddhist #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism #socialjustice
The Oregon Buddhist Temple (Jodo Shinshu temple in Portland) donated 427 lbs of food to the Oregon Food Bank in January. Special shout out to the Dharma School kids who led the drive!
#buddhism #buddhist #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism #hunger #oregon
Yesterday the Jodo Shinshu Buddhists of Honolulu once again marched for peace in the Martin Luther King Jr. parade in Waikiki
#mlk #buddhism #buddhist #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #engagedbuddhism #peace #hawaii
Marsha Aizumi, a giant in LGBTQ+ Nikkei circles, has passed. Marsha was the force behind the founding of Okaeri, the first conference for queer Japanese Americans. Okaeri led to groups, books, and many new resources. The positive impact on Christian, Buddhist, and other groups has been immense.
Today the Midwest Buddhist Temple's Homeless Project reached a major milestone: their 10 year anniversary! They celebrated by making and delivering 300 sandwich bags and countless warm clothing items to local shelters.
#buddhism #buddhist #engagedbuddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism #chicago #unhoused #homeless #foodinsecurity
