A report on the 22nd Shokai at Three Wheels, October 2018 “Life is a gift,” one Dharma friend said at the last meeting of the 22nd Shokai and “Namuamidabutsu,” immediately rose up from the sangha’s…continue reading
This year’s Ceremony to Pray for World Peace and Reconciliation, held on the occasion of the 140th London Eza, was yet again a profoundly moving and thought-provoking event in which we received vivid reminders of…continue reading
The London Eza of 17th June 2018 saw Mr Andrew Webb, a trustee and member of Three Wheels for almost two decades, give a talk entitled, “Just Say Something” - My Life in Sangha. It…continue reading
On the evening of Friday 20th April, during a spell of unseasonably warm weather, seventeen participants gathered for the commencement of the 21st Shokai Retreat, including one participant who was attending for the first time.After…continue reading
Report on the 137th London Eza Sunday 25th February 2018 The atmosphere of the February Eza was one of delicate but affecting contrasts, like the bitter-sweetness of a persimmon. Outside the temple, a biting Siberian…continue reading
Despite the fact that it was snowing quite heavily, many people braved the elements and were able to attend the 136th London Eza. Although it was cold outside, on entering Three Wheels the welcome was…continue reading
The Hoonko Otorikoshi is the most important religious ceremony of the year, which is the annual memorial service for Shinran Shonin, the founder the Shin Buddhist tradition. It is a time when we can say…continue reading
Our 20th Shokai Retreat at Three Wheels was held 20th – 22nd October 2017. The theme of the Shokai was “Nenbutsu un Mindfulness” inspired by the article written by Ven. Chimyo Takehara, the Head Priest…continue reading
Three Wheels annual ceremony to pray for world peace and reconciliation between veterans of the Burma campaign was held on Sunday 3rd September 2017. It was a deeply humbling and inspiring experience be among such…continue reading
Note: this is an edited version of a longer article written for Go-on, a monthly journal published by Shogyoji Temple. Rev. Zensho Yoshihara arrived at Three Wheels on Friday 23rd July and despite the long…continue reading
