but find themselves embattled by local veterans and fierce opposition.

as well as representatives from congregations across North America.shared his memories of visiting Bodh Gaya while stationed in New Delhi.

Matsumoto explained that 20 students from Koyasan High School handled these scrolls on the stage and performed the recitation.led by Archbishop Taishin Imagawa.This donation is intended to support the reconstruction of the Lahaina Hokoji Temple.

Above and below: The ceremony proceeds in the traditional way.The sutra was brought to China by the renowned Buddhist monk Xuanzang after a 16-year journey from India.

Japan to join in the festivities.

founded by Kukai (Kobo Daishi).Kim recommended that the Board of Supervisors create a committee to coordinate an executive recruitment.

chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors.Homelessness became such a crisis in the county there was an encampment in the shadow of the Orange County Superior Courthouse in the Plaza of the Flags.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the County of Orange and am grateful for the opportunities for professional and personal growth that I have experienced during my tenure here.He was praised for helping to steer the county through the Great Recession as budget director before being promoted to CFO in 2013.