Paths of Practice with Rev. Devon Matsumoto

Paths of Practice with Rev. Devon Matsumoto

Author: Vincent Moore November 12, 2025 Duration: 1:11:59

Rev. Devon Matsumoto is a Minister’s Assistant at the Mountain View Buddhist Temple. Devon grew up in the Jodo Shinshu community and has a deep interest in understanding how his Buddhist teachings can inform social justice movements and movements toward liberation. Devon is also a founding member of The Young Buddhist Editorial, an organization that seeks to share the stories of young Asian American Buddhists while preserving the experiences and stories of their ancestors. Please see the following links for more information about organizations and efforts that Devon works with:


Raffle Fundraiser for Mona Alshourafa & Family

tinyurl.com/raffle-for-mona

Mountain View Buddhist Temple

https://mvbuddhisttemple.org/


The Young Buddhist Editorial

https://www.youngbuddhisteditorial.com/

We talked about moving to Japan for Kaikyoshi certification and the benefits of studying Jodo Shinshu in Japanese, social justice advocacy and recognizing 'the cries of the nembutsu' as a wake up call, Buddhist youth groups and understanding that children aren’t just the future but are part of the present, and the importance of remembering that you're never alone where you're walking the Buddhist path.


Vincent Moore hosts Paths of Practice: Conversations on Journeys into Buddhism, a space where personal stories take center stage. Each episode is built around a simple, profound question: what does it actually look like to live with Buddhist teachings? You’ll hear from people whose lives have been shaped by this path, from long-time monastics and dedicated lay practitioners to those who have just felt a curious pull toward mindfulness and compassion. The conversations avoid dry theory, focusing instead on the messy, human, and often surprising realities of integrating practice into daily life-through family, work, doubt, and discovery. This podcast operates on the belief that there are as many ways to walk this road as there are people walking it, gently exploring that diversity one honest conversation at a time. It’s less about providing answers and more about sharing the map-making process itself, offering companionship and insight for anyone interested in the varied terrain of spiritual life.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Paths of Practice: Conversations on Journeys into Buddhism
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