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Dharma Message

By Rev. Yushi Mukojima, Resident Minister

On May 11, 2005, a new chapter begins for the Buddhist Temple of
San Diego. Rev. Yushi Taishi Mukojima, began his duties as
resident minister.
Rev. Mukojima began his career with the Buddhist Churches of
America in November 2001. He was assigned as resident minister to
the Seabrook Buddhist Temple in New Jersey in March 2002. One
year later, Rev. Mukojima was transferred to the Visalia Buddhist
Church in Central California. Visalia is a farming community south of
Fresno. Prior to his move to the United States, Rev. Mukojima served
as minister in the Buddhist Churches of South America from
1998-2001. He was the resident minister of the Sao Paulo Betsuin in
Brazil, from June 1999 through August 2001.

Rev. Mukojima was educated at Ryukoku University where he
received his Bachelor's degree in Buddhist History. He received his
tokudo ordination in August of 1994; Kyoshi in September of 1997;
and Kaikyoshi in December of 1998.
Born in Kyoto, Rev. Mukojima grew up in Fukui, Japan. He comes
from a family rich in the Jodo Shinshu tradition. His father is the head
minister of the family temple in Fukui. The temple is one of many that
were started by Rennyo Shonin over 500 years ago.

Gassho.