Director Rev. Kenshin H. Ishii
Rev. Kenshin H. Ishii came to the U.K. in 2006 and was appointed as the Deputy Director of Three Wheels, Since then, he has supported the former Director, Rev. Kemmyo Sato, while contributing to the growth of Three Wheels’ activities. In April 2024, he became the Director of Three Wheels following Rev. Sato’s retirement.
Rev. Ishii often emphasises:
“While the teachings of Buddhism and the Shin Buddhist (jp: Jodo Shinshu) tradition are readily accessible through books and the Internet, the greater challenge for those who have encountered Buddhism lies in how they receive and internalise those teachings. Being in a traditional Sangha means learning how to absorb and apply the teachings of the Nenbutsu through being illuminated by the words and behaviour of our teachers and fellow Dharma friends. It is only when Buddhism is properly digested and practiced that it truly begins to function within oneself.”
Through his formal and informal talks, drawing from his own experiences within the Shogyoji and Three Wheels Sanghas, Rev. Ishii shares his insights into how we can receive and practice the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and the Nenbutsu, Therefore, his Dharma talks are always rooted in repentance and gratitude, expressing the understanding he has been given during his daily life in the Sangha where he has been given the awareness of being in oneness with others in Interdependent Origination.
