As 2014 came to a close, the Shinnyo-en Chicago temple in Elk Grove Village hosted its third annual Family Service Event. Having outgrown the space at the temple and in anticipation of many community members participating, the event took place at the nearby Rainbow Falls community center. People gathered on a pleasantly “warm” (although cold …
Not even the smell of chocolate from the original Ethel M. Chocolate Factory across the street could distract volunteers who gathered for the first Family Service Event at the Shinnyo-en Nevada Training Center. On a recent Friday, a core group of Shinnyo-en members gave up a few hours of their evening to make some small …
Nevada Training Center Hosts its First Family Service Event! Read More »
As a follow-up to a previous post written about this year’s Lantern Floating Hawaii, the Foundation is pleased to show a video complied of the reflection interviews of the eight interfaith leaders who attended the Lantern Floating Hawaii in 2014. It has been one of the most moving and inspiring videos that the Foundation has …
Video: Interfaith Reflections on the 2014 Lantern Floating Hawaii Read More »
The Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Jay Gibson as our new Vice President. As we welcome Jay, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing Vice President, Rev. Ben Takagi, for his dedication to the Foundation over the last three and a half years. Ben will remain in the Bay Area …
Announcing Rev. Jay Gibson as the New Vice President of Shinnyo-en Foundation Read More »
Contributed by Benjamin Marks, Shinnyo-en Youth Association Member, Washington D.C. Summers in the Nation’s Capital are always hot and steamy. However, that didn’t stop the members of Shinnyo-en Washington, D.C. from organizing a cool event! On August 30th, about 80 members and their families and friends gathered for a Family Afternoon of Service in the …
Don’t worry, we won’t be going too far! After 20 years of being in the heart of San Francisco, our office will be moving just 12 miles south to San Bruno. As we pack up and set up our new home, the Foundation office will be closed from Friday, September 26th through Wednesday, October 1st. …
We’re Moving! Office will be closed, Sept 26th – Oct 1st Read More »
The Center for Service and Community Engagement (CSCE) at Seattle University reached a huge milestone this year, celebrating its 10th year of connecting the campus and the wider community through sustained partnerships in order to deepen student learning, create a culture of service and promote a more just and humane world. CSCE was launched in 2004 …
10th Annual Spirit of Community Celebration at Seattle University Read More »
The end of a school year brings excitement in anticipation for the summer and conclusion as exams and projects wrap up. It’s also a time to acknowledge the dedication and accomplishments of outstanding members on a campus community. The UC Berkeley Office of the Chancellor held its Awards for Public Service on May 5, 2014 …
The 2013-2014 Shinnyo Fellow, Jantsan Damidnsuren, Recognized by UC Berkeley Chancellor Read More »
Contributed by Jody Kennedy, Libby Hollahan and Brian Kenney (Photo Credits to Janet Herrera) Over the years, the Foundation has had the opportunity to know and work closely with the public school district and public library in White Plains, NY where one of five U.S. mainland Shinnyo-en temples is located. This year, the Foundation encouraged …
Learning, Service, and Fun at the White Plains Public Library Read More »
With the wish of creating cultural harmony and understanding, Her Holiness Shinso Ito, Head Priest of Shinnyo-en, officiates the annual Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony on Memorial Day to remember and honor loved ones who have passed. Please join us at the University of Washington, Seattle campus for a film viewing and informative discussion about the …
Film Viewing of Hawaii Lantern Floating at the University of Washington Read More »
