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Kyohei Mikawa Minister, Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Center of Los Angeles This is how my year-long struggle came to an end—or, I hope. In early 2025, I made a vow to help my children with their school homework at home. But my six-year-old often did not seem to listen, especially when it came to studying. I don't remember how many times anger filled my mind and I yelled at him and regreted my own actions afterward. Much of my 2025 was marked by moments like these. Recognizing my

Kyohei Mikawa, PhD Minister, Rissho Kosei-kai of Los Angeles In the Lotus Sutra, praising the Buddha means to praise the true nature of your life--the power of life within you. This power is universally shared in all lives throuhgout the universe and has one simple characteristic: to move toward the end of suffering of all living beings. Praising the buddha turnes out to praise you. This is the point of the first chapter of the Sutra of Innumerable Meanings (the opening part

Kyohei Mikawa Minister, Rissho Kosei-kai of Los Angeles Click the video to learn how to chant the Lotus Sutra Dharanis May each one of us have a wondrous year of 2026! Every year at Rissho Kosei-kai, January is dedicated to a special "midwinter sutra recitation practice." The accumulated energy and blessings of our whole chanting culminate in a special ceremony, Setsubun: Buddhist Chant & Healing with Live Art by Satsuki Shibuya (RSVP Here - Seats are limited). During this s

Kyohei Mikawa, PhD Minister, Rissho Kosei-kai of Los Angeles Thank you, everyone, for your caring presence at RKLA in 2025! Let's learn a core teaching and practice of Buddhism before we step into 2026. The goal of Buddhist practice is simple: to end suffering. In Buddhism, suffering means emotional pain created by the gap between what we desire (expectation) and what we actually attain (given reality). Importantly, this sense of "suffering" is neither divine punishment nor o

Kyohei Mikawa, PhD Minister, Rissho Kosei-kai of Los Angeles The reason is twofold. First, I want to change my life—because second, I want to become someone like you. I want to be more careful, thoughtful, compassionate, and understanding of my own desires rather than confused by them. During this season, I enjoy both giving and receiving gifts. At the same time, the spiritual side of me keeps asking: “What is the Buddha in my heart telling me about who I am during this holid

Swing by with friends, family and community at the annual yard sale and fall festival at Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Center of Los Angeles. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2707 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033 This is more than a yard sale! We also have: Kids Game String Pull Face Painting Prepackaged drinks & snacks Matcha set/ incense/ sound healing Buddhist beads/ bracelets Come join us at Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Center of Los Angeles located at 2707 First Street, Los Angeles. Parking

Click a button above or give via Zelle by finding Rissho Kosei-kai of Los Angeles Through search by Email: " nagataken49@gmail.com " *Credit/debit card is accepted at RKLA, too. Donors: 16 Raised: $3,251.21 Dear members & friends of Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Center of Los Angeles (RKLA), Before the end of 2025, we will join the Giving Tuesday movement through our campaign, “End the Year with Gratitude.” This is a worldwide day of generosity held after Thanksgiving. We extend

Week 1 – November 3, 2025 Introduction to Mindfulness and Healing Focus: Understanding mindfulness as both a modern therapeutic tool and...

Minister's October Message This year, Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Center of Los Angeles (RKLA) has been blessed with 32 new members. I...

Impermanence of Meanings: A Story of How the Lotus Sutra Works in Real Life I have a confession to make. I am a life long people pleaser....

On March 9, 2025, our Los Angeles Dharma Center came together in a spirit of joy and gratitude to celebrate the 87th anniversary of the...

Welcome to RKLA monthly flower arrangement class! To register: Please send us an email to info@rklabuddhistcenter.com ; Let us know how...

On February 17th, Sunday, we gather to learn about the meaning of "nirvana" in Buddhism: Sunday Service: Nirvana In the Lotus Sutra,...

Join us for a serene and rejuvenating experience with the soothing sounds of Buddhist bells. Guided by Rev. Dr. Kyohei Mikawa, this...

Here is how you can make a financial and spiritual contribution: Download the special word of prayer, "Invocation for Pledge to Transmute...

The Buddhist teaching of the Lotus Sutra supports each of our different spiritual paths and explorations grounded in the wisdom that sees...

On January 5, 2025, we gathered for the first Sunday service of the year. We started with Rev. Kyohei's explanation of the spiritual...

Who wants to join the Suganuma Pilgrimage in mid-May 2025 prior to Pilgrimage at Rissho Kosei-kai's Headquarters service on May 15th?...

Thank you, Louie, Sara, Emi and Sandra for offering this wonderful space of learning and fun for children and parents on the auspicious...

Our new friend Rubén Funkahuatl Guevara shares how he sees the warmth of the Buddhist community of Rissho Kose-kai Los Angeles through...