Soto Zen Buddhist Mission in North America 曹洞宗北アメリカ国際布教記録

Montebello Sozenji Buddhist Temple is located in the east of Los Angeles.
The community was built by Rev. Shuyu Kurai and his followers in 1971.


Sozenji temple is affiliated with Sojiji Head Monastery in Japan (one of the two head monasteries of Soto Zen Buddhism) through the connection of the honorary founder of the temple Rev. Kinei Otogawa, the Fudenji temple in Italy (the central Soto Zen temple in Italy) through the connection of the previous minister late Rev. Shuichi Kurai, and the Rocky Mountain Zen community currently being built in Southern Alberta in Canada through my connection with Mr. Aaron Roth and the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge, Alberta in Canada.

Serving and honoring the original members of Sozenji temple and expanding the mission to people of all colors and ethnicities, extending the network and activities beyond the border, I make a pledge to strengthen the community of Sozenji Buddhist Temple.

Following the mission in Long Beach, will give me a new challenge and opportunities to further spread the dharma and the teachings of Soto Zen Buddhism.

Gassho,
Gyokei Yokoyama
June 30, 2020







  

Buddhist Mission in Montebello April 2021 モンテンベロ市における国際布教の記録

Sozenji Buddhist Temple
https://sozenjibuddhisttemple.weebly.com/
Tel (323) 724-6866
sozenjibuddhisttemple@gmail.com





Sozenji Hanamatsuri


Message from Gyokei Yokoyama


Message from Shuraku Stuard


Message from Shushin Peterson

Shushin Peterson: First day as the VA's newest permanent, full-time Buddhist Chaplain


Doshin Johnson and Rev. Ryoko Miyazaki taking photos for the website of Soto Zen Buddhism North America Office


- Doshin Johnson and Shuko Laudermilk leading Saturday Zen Program
- Doshin leads weekly Tuesday Zen Class

Rev. Seigaku Amato's first Book: Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen 
https://wisdomexperience.org/product/the-complete-illustrated-guide-to-zen/?fbclid=IwAR2vhNbsIesHigYTZ9vuvsFBrc7q_CVMAzhpxWAbRiHongYl4_AKTrjQxKk



Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Federation Hanamatsuri 2021




Online Memorial Service: 10th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami


Sozenji Ohigan Service


Sozenji Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrRdwoYl2YK3ZJn6rVyHaQ


Anti-Asian Hate Crime and CLUE: Assembly and Public Comment on the Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
I have been a part of an organization called CLUE: Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice in LA and Long Beach.
The fellow clergies and friends have invited me to participate in the Long Beach city council to share a public comment in support for socially vulnerable residents and also the victims of the violence directed to the Asian Americans.

Cambodia Town: Vigil for the Victims  of Anti-Asian Hate Crime
https://lbpost.com/news/i-feel-scared-residents-hold-vigil-after-atlanta-shooting-condemn-violence-against-asian-americans?fbclid=IwAR2XIRxoMXI0az-6m4wlJ5Y8oopolFqI23E2yYpvay2MwfYH96dGh_tEhbY
I was asked to offer prayer and invocation for the assembly at MacArthur Park in Cambodia Town.



Decaleration at the City Hall of Carson to condemn the hate crimes
https://www.rafu.com/2021/04/elected-officials-speak-out-against-hate-at-carson-rally/

The coordinator event invited me to share the message on the hate crimes from the Buddhist perspective and offer short silence of contemplation.



Commemoration of the Asian women killed in the hate crimes in Korea Town

I was invited to offer a short chanting to honor the victims and pray for the safety and recovery of their family and share Buddhist perspectives on the recent tragedies.






Interview at Fallen State




- Metro Buddy Walk Zen Meditation Session
- New York Zen Center for Contemplative  Care Dharma Talk
- Olympia Zen Center Translation for Rev. Kando Inoue
Empty Moon
- Saturday Socializing Time with Students from Cypress College
- Living Quarter and Zendo

  

Buddhist Mission in Long Beach April 2021
ロングビーチにおける国際布教の記録



Sunday Serviec 日曜礼拝　Every Sunday 10 am - 11:30 am
On Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8111889419


Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Federation Hanamatsuri




Long Beach Buddhist Church Hanamatsuri Service



California State University Long Beach OLLI Zen Meditation Spring Session
https://reg135.imperisoft.com/csulbolli/ProgramDetail/3137333934/Registration.aspx


Tanbutsu-e & Spring Ohigan Service





April Shotsuki Memorial Service

https://www.facebook.com/715631465/videos/10157862820956466/

Rev. Seigaku Amato's first Book: Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen 
https://wisdomexperience.org/product/the-complete-illustrated-guide-to-zen/?fbclid=IwAR2vhNbsIesHigYTZ9vuvsFBrc7q_CVMAzhpxWAbRiHongYl4_AKTrjQxKk



Translation Project of Rev. Kosai Osada's Autobiography
I has been translating the autobiography of Rev. Osada sharing the article each week after the service.
It has been wonderful to learn about Rev. Osada's life and his messages in the story.



Anti-Asian Hate Crime and CLUE: Assembly and Public Comment on the Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
I have been a part of an organization called CLUE: Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice in LA and Long Beach.
The fellow clergies and friends have invited me to participate in the Long Beach city council to share a public comment in support for socially vulnerable residents and also the victims of the violence directed to the Asian Americans.

Cambodia Town: Vigil for the Victims of Anti-Asian Hate Crime
https://lbpost.com/news/i-feel-scared-residents-hold-vigil-after-atlanta-shooting-condemn-violence-against-asian-americans?fbclid=IwAR2XIRxoMXI0az-6m4wlJ5Y8oopolFqI23E2yYpvay2MwfYH96dGh_tEhbY
I was asked to offer prayer and invocation for the assembly at MacArthur Park in Cambodia Town.



Decaleration at the City Hall of Carson to condemn the hate crimes
https://www.rafu.com/2021/04/elected-officials-speak-out-against-hate-at-carson-rally/

The coordinator event invited me to share the message on the hate crimes from the Buddhist perspective and offer short silence of contemplation.



Commemoration of the Asian women killed in the hate crimes in Korea Town

I was invited to offer a short chanting to honor the victims and pray for the safety and recovery of their family and share Buddhist perspectives on the recent tragedies.






Commemoration of the senior members who passed away at Keiro senior facilities