A PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

We just celebrated the Spring Ohigan, or equi-nox, in March. I’ve been reflecting about the balance of daylight and night and the balance we are searching for in our lives with our Buddhist practice. As the sea-sons shift from winter to spring, I’ve been especially moved by the weather going from rainy to warm. The trees and the flowers are blooming. We have plenty of fresh blossoms on the Quince trees as you drive onto the temple grounds. I’m excited for fresh Quince in the future.

The blooming flowers all across the county are just in time for Hanamatsuri, our celebration of the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha. I hope you will join us on April 14th for the special Hanamatsuri service and potluck. This time of the year, is a great time to be tru-ly present and appreciate the changing in nature. This time of the year, is a great time to reflect on how spe-cial each and every moment of our lives is. This time of year is a great time to feel gratitude for the Dharma that allows us to appreciate everything that allows us to be here. Namo Amida Butsu.

In Gassho,

Bryce Willis Cape