Rev. Nishiyama shares his life story in a series of articles appearing in the Jikoen Newsletter.  In Part One, Rev. Nishiyama tells about his fathers’ experiences in the Japanese army at the very end of WW II.  It is an intimate look behind the scenes of sweeping historical events. Click here for Part One: My […]

In Part Nine, Rev. Nishiyama and the Buddha talk about Nirvana.  Click here for:  A Suprise Encounter Part Nine

In Part Eight of this imaginary conversation, the Buddha tells Rev. Nishiyama how he learned about life as it really is.  Click here to learn about life and death:  A Surprise Encounter Part Eight

In Part Seven, Rev. Nishiyama and the Buddha talk about the meaning of Namo Amida Butsu.  Click here to learn more about the essence of Shin Buddhism:  A Surprise Encounter Part Seven

In Part Five, Rev. Nishiyama and the Buddha talk about death. Click here for:  A Surprise Encounter Part Six

In Part Five, Rev. Nishiyama, Pieper, and the Buddha talk about the first thing we need to do to be happy. Click here for:  A Surprise Encounter Part Five

In Part Four, Rev. Nishiyama and the Buddha talk about the Four Noble Truths Click here for:  A Surprise Encounter Part Four

In Part Three of Shindo’s convesation with the Buddha, they talk about THE MIDDLE WAY. Click here: A Surprise Encounter Part Three

Part Two of this fictional conversation between Reverend Shindo Nishiyama and the Buddha focuses on the Buddha seeking enlightenment. Click here: A Surprise Encounter Part Two

Reverend Shindo Nishiyama shares Buddhist Teachings through a fictional conversation between him and the Buddha. This wonderful and educational conversation takes place in Nine Parts. Here is Part One. Enjoy. Click here to read: Surprise Encounter Part One