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In advance of Sensei’s September visit we had a seminar on Sunday July 18, 2010 to explore some elements of Shingon and Shinto daily practice. We culminated the seminar with the short form of the Goma. Please enjoy some video … Continue reading →

I have had a couple of requests to hold a seminar on Sunday, July 18th. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the meditations and chanting from our Shingon Tradition. We will share a relaxed casual day of Shingon and … Continue reading →

I recently had the pleasure of receiving some very meaningful and probing questions via email from a practitioner of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. I thought I might share some of the questions and responses here: In the Tendai services and retreats … Continue reading →

I am so happy to announce that my teacher, Rev. Jomyo Tanaka, has given the dates for his September visit to our Goma. This is a truly historic event as the last time Ajari Tanaka was in Connecticut was in … Continue reading →

Dear Friends of the Goma, First may I thank you for all of your support over the past 2.5 years. It’s been quite a ride – when I met Sensei in 1997 as a teenager I never imagined I would … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, Each time I login in to the email system, the list has grown. Now we have friends from as far as Australia participating in each Goma. Thank you all for your support! May I welcome you to the … Continue reading →

I am so excited to announce that we will have the special guest from Japan attend February Goma. Keita Kunimitsu san, who is the son of Mrs. Tanaka – my teacher’s wife will visit the US and attend the Goma. … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, We have completed January Goma with the most unusual weather phenomena. The forecast called for mid 40s as it had been all week but we woke up to a magical snowstorm…all in all about 4 inches of snow … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, Now we are preparing for the first Goma of 2010 and I am so happy to announce that Mr Adam Bradley of Sacramento, CA is in town. Adam is the master wood sculptor who carved our Fudo Myoo … Continue reading →

Of course this time of year we are all so busy celebrating the holidays of light at the darkest time of the year with good food, friends, family, and gifts. Whatever holiday you celebrate, please enjoy! And please enjoy all … Continue reading →