With special intentions of love, peace and harmony for all beings on this planet in a time still where globally LGBTQ+ peoples are not still yet equal citizens and are treated with negativity. At times the hatred due to misguided societies who often misquote or add intolerance to their religious teachings, to minimize or hurt healthy fully perfected individuals out of lack of education and exposure to the beauty of diverse people.
Wishes hopes and action for a day where we have a fully enlightened world where we all respect and care for one another as part of our same human family.
Issan-ji temple was founded to support and still primary attended and funded by the LGBTQ+ community and supports and invites all beings, but we as always and as founded for, will always exist to ensure this community has access and invitation to the Buddha Way through Soto Zen’s path; in a neighborhood that formed and still stands for love in an equal and legitimate way.
For Issan-ji temple, Hartford Street Zen Center this is a very special time of year.