set a great example by serving as volunteers in the community.

He also served on the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.who acknowledged the Manzanar Committees critical role in the founding of the National Historic Site.

We return to Manzanar because we believe it is our duty to honor our families and to say that what happened here must never be forgotten and must never happen to anyone anywhere.the Manzanar Pilgrimage serves as an important place to examine current conflicts.600 people attended the pilgrimage and visited the Manzanar National Historic Site.

and director of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations.as we gather at the Ireito (the monument in the cemetery).

Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.

Ron Wakabayashi received the Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award.May we embrace the beautiful qualities that the Buddha has shown us to build a brighter and kinder future for all Americans guided by the timeless quality of love.

a possibility for each of us to manifest harmony and well-being within ourselves and ultimately to become ambassadors of world peace.To view the White House Vesak celebration.

Other Jodo Shinshu Buddhism representatives included Rev.Toshiyuki Umitani of the Hompa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (HHMH).