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The government shutdown and disruption of SNAP benefits led to increased food insecurity. To help alleviate hunger, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Committee on Social Concerns donated $2000 to Hawaii Foodbank, $2000 to Maui Foodbank, $2000 to Hawaii Foodbank Kaua1, $2000 to Kauai Independent Food Bank, and $2000 to The Food Basket.

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@EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social · 3 days ago

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.

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Five people (mostly Japanese American) smile for the camera while making sandwiches in the kitchen at the Midwest Buddhist Temple. Photo is from the temple's Facebook page.

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@EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social · 2 weeks ago

Statement from White River Buddhist Temple on the terrible attack in Sydney.

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Text reads: "White River Buddhist Temple strongly condemns the horrific acts of violence that occurred at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend. We mourn alongside the greater Jewish community and stand in solidarity with all those affected. We urge everyone to reject violence in all its forms and to reaffirm our shared commitment to peace, compassion, and respect for one another."-Rev. Cyndi Jikaku Yasaki & The White River Buddhist Temple Board of Directors

EngagedPureLand

@EngagedPureLand@mstdn.social · 3 weeks ago

"Suffering may be inevitable but Amida’s vow liberates all beings, moving us to help fulfill that vow of bringing all to the Pure Land of joy, equality and freedom."

Reflections on suffering by Rev. Patti Nakai, retired minister of the Buddhist Temple of Chicago.
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https://higashihonganjiusa.org/2025/12/08/steeped-in-suffering/

Higashi Honganji USA

Steeped in Suffering – Higashi Honganji USA

By Rev. Patti Nakai These days I feel “my life sucks.” Shinran Shonin would say—bonnō gusoku – filled with irritation/misery. He often slung that description of himself and the human condition. We’re full of it; why should we expect otherwise? I’m steeped in bonnō; clearly there’s nothing “blind” about it. Physically I’m in pain and … Continue reading "Steeped in Suffering"