Category: Reiyukai America News

Tokyo, Japan — Ever since its foundation on July 13, 1930, Reiyukai has been advocating its philosophy— the values of devoting oneself for the sake of others and the community. The “Reiyukai Foundation Festival” is a celebration that is held in over ten locations all over Japan to share and introduce the spirits that has never changed for the last seven decades.

On Sunday, July 12, JOY-FEST in TOKYO was held in Reiyukai Headquarter’s Shakaden. Their event keyword was “ENJOY.” “EN (?) ” in Japanese, can be translated as “bonding.” The different programs, activities and workshops that were presented during the big event was an opportunity for everyone to be aware of their connections.

Tokyo, Japan — Reiyukai America once again proudly supported the “New Life Adventure’s Used Postage Stamps Collecting Drive.” The New Life Adventure (NLA), supported by Reiyukai in Japan, aims for a healthy development of the youth. Through the NLA, teens in Japan exchanged used postage stamps for cash, then purchased wheelchairs to donate to welfare centers and hospitals.

On August 6, Madoka Obara, Reiyukai America National Committee Member representing Los Angeles/Pasadena region, visited the New Life Adventure Administration office in Tokyo, Japan, and made an official presentation of used stamps that were collected through multiple Reiyukai America members. Reiyukai America members are always invited to join to this cause!  For more details, visit www.Reiyukai-Usa.org.

Above: August @ Reiyukai Gathering in central LA/Culver City Area

Above:August 15-16 @ 7th Annual Los Angeles Tanabata Festival

July 6-23 – Compton, LA

July 11/12 – Lotus Festival, LA

July 25 – Chicago, DragonBoat

Every Thursday Chicago, IL

Compton, CA — REACT (Reiyukai Active Care Team) is one of the projects promoted by Reiyukai America to inspire current Reiyukai members and newcomers to become a more active presence within the community. Its mission is to look out into the community, assess the problems or needs of that community and then provide a reaction! During the month of July, Reiyukai America was invited by the Salvation Army Compton Corps to organize projects for the youth who visit the facility during the summer camp. One of the volunteers there is a Reiyukai America member.

Above: July 11 & 12 @ Lotus Festival, Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA

Below: July 25 @  Walgreens Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival, Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL — REACT members in Chicago gets together every Thursday for a Reiyukai Gathering.

The gathering usually begins with a mediation followed by a powerful group recitation of the Blue Sutra. After that, members discuss what they have been going through and exchange ideas about what they have seen/read in the Blue Sutra. Interested? Come check them out!

Reiyukai America is pleased to share the letters that were written in different languages during the Memorial Day event that took place in May 23, in Pasadena.

Written by: Greg K.

Written by: Gobind T.

Written by: Yolanda C.

Written by: Sakiko S.

Written by: Hana T.

If you would like to be featured, please send your letter to:

March 28 Letter to My Parents Contest in Los Angeles
May 17 – 30 Memorial Day Activity

March 28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Final Presentation and Reception for the 2015 Letter to My Parents^TM Contest in Los Angeles was held on Thursday, March 28, 2015 at the Silver Lake Medical Center where ten finalists recited their letters dedicated to their parents. For this year’s contest, Leslie Huerta won the first prize where she received a $500 cash scholarship. The second prize winner was Maia Hito and third prize was awarded to Ronald Eleazar. Maia received $300 and Ronald $200 cash scholarships. All prizes were sponsored by the Rotary Club of Historic Filipinotown. Jovanny Lopez and Mabel Aceves received a special recognition by the judges.

May 17 @ Grand Army of Republic Memorial, Aurora, IL

May 30 @ Memorial Park, Pasadena, CA

May 17 @ Go For Broke Memorial, Los Angeles, CA

May 25 @ Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL

May 25 @ Wooster Cemetery, Danbury, CT

May 17 @ National Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, HI

During the month of May, members of Reiyukai America hosted various events and activities nationwide commemorating Memorial Day. Members honored and showed their appreciation for the heroes who strove to protect this country. Each event became a perfect opportunity to raise awareness that each one who lives today must strive hard to create a brighter future that our fore-runners can be proud of.