Rev. Mukojima comes to San Diego from the Visalia Buddhist Church where he has served since April 2003.
If you attended the Family Service on Sunday, March 26, you heard the inspiring message that Mukojima Sensei addressed to the Dharma School, and in which he introduced himself to both the English and Japanese-speaking Sangha.
Sensei brings with him youth, energy, and the spirit and desire to share the Dharma with everyone of every age in our Sangha. He wants to reach out to the non-Buddhist community, too. He also brings his lovely wife, Mika.
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.
As Mukojima Sensei and his wife get settled, please introduce yourselves and help them get acquainted with our friendly Sangha and feel comfortable at their new temple. Gassho.
