collapse of houses and buildings.

He discussed the enduring essence of Buddhism.Archbishop Imagawa delivered a message from Abbot Shindo Hasebe of Koyasan Kongo Buji Head Temple.

Rafu Staff WriterThe Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin.and he then dedicated an additional four years to translating it into Chinese.and kado (flower arranging) workshops conducted by teachers from Japan.

especially during World War II and the post-war period.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.and Day 2 features music by award-winning composer Nathan Wang

attends employee events and engages within the community to support being a valued citizen and furthering the credit union credo of people helping people.she received the LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics) award for her outstanding leadership.

including:Mary Yasui-Yamabe? Japanese American National Museum? Venice Japanese Community Center? CMN Hospitals? Asian Americans Advancing Justice? City of Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau? Go For Broke National Education Center? Grateful Crane Ensemble? Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation? Mychal’s Learning Place? Orange Coast Optimist Club of Garden Grove? Polish Association of Credit Unions? World Council of Credit Unions Global Women’s Leadership NetworkYasui-Yamabe is honored to receive this award and hopes to inspire others to stand up and help others.chairman of Nevada Credit Union League.