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Meaning of Honoring Ancestors of Your Family Kyohei Mikawa Minister, Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Center of Los Angeles In Rissho Kosei-kai, we are dedicated to applying the Buddha’s teachings to our everyday lives so that we can reduce emotional pain and suffering and increase joy and gratitude through our own diligent practice. One of our traditional approaches is to apply the teaching of “no-self” as a way of contemplating the interdependent nature of each person’s life. For example, in order...

February 2026 (In-Progress) Kyohei Mikawa, PhD   In Rissho Kosei-kai, we practice a form of listening called  Hōza , or reflective group listening and sharing. At the outset of each hoza, we can review what the hoza is and how we all can participate as a Buddhist practice: The goal of  Hōza  is to create a safe environment where speakers can express to process their emotion and thoughts honestly, without fear of being judged. Whether sharing moments of joy or speaking about painful...

Exploring Budha's Teaching of "Dependent Origination" Rev. Dr. Kyohei Mikawa Minister, Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Center of Los Angeles This weekend in our city of Los Angeles, multiple protests are happening. As Buddha teaches, making our society peaceful can start with creating peace in our heart. And that personal peace will grow into a larger peace.  As Buddhists let us continue our practice firmly and calmly so that we will not sway. Satsuki, thank you so much for your beautiful offering...