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Shinnyo-en Foundation Supports Global Glimpse and Their Leadership and Service Immersion Programs

December 15, 2011 by

Save the Date When:   January 8, 2012 at 11 am Where:  Shinnyo-en USA Head Temple located at 3910 Bret Harte Drive, Redwood City, CA 94061 Who:    All interested in learning more about Global Glimpse www.globalglimpse.org What:   Presentation by Eliza Pesuit, Global Glimpse Director, Scholar Program; Laila Essimidi, Outreach Coordinator and a number of high [...]

Sanctuaries of Peace by Six Billion Paths to Peace Correspondent, David Haro

October 10, 2011 by

Remembering what we experienced on September 11, 2001, can be very difficult.  But sharing our memories and reflections of that day and its aftermath can help us give and gain a fresh perspective on our blessings as we foster peace in our lives.  Below are narrative fragments of what friends shared with me. If you would [...]

“Grab the Torch” by Six Billion Paths to Peace Correspondent, Nan Peterson

October 4, 2011 by

Shinnyo-en Foundation supports The Blake School and Nan Peterson, Director of Service Learning at the Blake School in Minnesota and a Shinnyo-en Foundation Senior Fellow.  If you would like to read this article, please click here!

Grab the Torch

October 4, 2011 by

“Grab The Torch” philanthropy camp attracted 18 high school students to the beautiful countryside of Burlington, Vermont this summer for a week of service and leadership training. Students from all over the USA came to learn and work together as they developed ideas of self identity. “Grab The Torch” is led by Dave Aldrich and [...]

Shinnyo-en USA temples support events in remembrance of 9/11

September 8, 2011 by

“Light the Darkness” Interfaith Lessons from 9/11 Sunday 9/11/2011 7:00 – 8:00 PM Jessamyn West Park, Yorba Linda (cornor of Palm & YL Blvd.) Please Clike here to check the flyer!  911EventFlyer2011 On Sunday evening, September 11, 2011, the Interfaith Council of North Orange County (including a wide spectrum of faiths within the northern region [...]

‘Buddha Walks’ in Inner-City Los Angeles

July 5, 2011 by

Performers were abuzz with activity as Shinnyo-en Foundation Program Director Dr. Ineko Tsuchida walked into the auditorium of South Region Elementary School 7 in Watts.  Center stage, a sixth grade student, costumed in the vibrant colors of India, knelt to rehearse his lines as the Wandering Rishi: “Without attachment, there can be no pain.”  Extraordinary [...]

The Seventh Annual Interfaith Youth Forum

June 28, 2011 by

On Sunday March 13, 2011 the day could not have been any more beautiful! The Shinnyo-en Buddhist Temple in Yorba Linda had their doors open, welcoming high school age teens from all over Orange County for the Seventh Annual Interfaith Youth Forum. The purpose of the Interfaith Youth Forum is to bring together young people [...]

Youth Community Service Honors Students
at Year-End Awards Dinner on May 26

June 13, 2011 by

This year, the Celebration of Service was held in East Palo Alto in the home of the College Track program by Youth Community Service (YCS). Middle school and high school service leaders were honored at the year-end program. The event’s purpose is to celebrate the students’ completion of service with YCS after-school service & leadership [...]

Shinnyo-en Foundation supports the Castlemont Community Garden

May 4, 2011 by

Earth Day Celebration On Saturday, April 30th, Communities for a Better Environment held the Third Annual East Oakland Earth Day Celebration with local co-sponsor, Green Pioneers. Green Pioneers is a high school student internship program run by Sarah Johnson and a group of devoted volunteers and students. Green Pioneers provides students with an opportunity to [...]

YCS 20th Anniversary Celebration

May 4, 2011 by

YCS held its 20th anniversary celebration on Thursday, April 28, 2011  Held at the Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel, the luncheon included Palo Alto Mayor Sid Espinosa as Master of Ceremonies, with keynote speaker Professor William Damon discussing “Purpose and Positive Youth Development.” Professor Damon has written 18 books on education and human development, and is [...]

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Interview with Nan Peterson

Ms. Nan Peterson is the Director of Service Learning for The Blake School located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is also the first and only Senior Fellow of the Shinnyo-en Foundation. Read more...


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