Everyday Buddhism 77 - Shin Buddhism with Rev. Marvin Harada

Everyday Buddhism 77 - Shin Buddhism with Rev. Marvin Harada

Author: Wendy Shinyo Haylett October 13, 2022 Duration: 1:02:15
I am honored to present this podcast episode with Rev. Marvin Harada, the Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America. In it we discuss what makes Shin Buddhism a truly "everyday Buddhism", meditation, mindfulness, chanting, ritual, and about the teachers we have in common and what made them special.
 
I know you'll enjoy this talk with Rev. Harada as much as I did talking with him. He is down-to-earth and delightful, if you can't tell by his giggle! if you've never heard of Shin Buddhism—or don't know too much about it—this episode is for you.
 
Pure Land Buddhism is one of the most widely practiced forms of Buddhism in East Asia, and in Japan, Shin Buddhism, or Jodo Shinshu, is actually the largest school of Buddhism in Japan.
 
CORRECTION TO THE INTRODUCTION OF REV. HARADA: Rev. Harada served as a minister for the Orange County Buddhist Church, but did not serve as head minister throughout the entire 33-year period.
 
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Find out more about the BCA "Everyday Buddhist" program mentioned by Bishop Harada:
 
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