If you are the king of this story, what do you do? Like the king, do you pretend to be a good or wise person by wearing nonexisting clothes, or do you refuse to buy the nonexisting clothes?

Everyone wants to be seen as a good or wise person by others. We pay attention what others say about ourselves. Like this, we worry about other people’s eyes. However, how about yourself?

Now, since coming to Hawaii, I had many opportunities to share the Teachings of the Buddha through major services, funeral services, Sunday services, and so forth. When I finished my sharing every time, I received some opinions from members. "Today’s talking was very interesting. It was easy to understand. Can you talk more an interesting story next time? Your talk is too long." I am truly grateful. However, I sometime think what you are listening. Are you hearing only the interesting part? Are you listening from your bottom of your hearts? At the same time, I also reflect on myself. Are you living in the True Nembutsu Way, or you just pretending as a Nembutsu follower like a good or wise king?

We need to hear the Teachings of the Buddha from our hearts and minds. Let us endeavor to rededicate ourselves to live our life to its fullest in the Light and Wisdom of the Nembutsu and show our gratitude for our Buddha and His Teachings.