Testimonials

Read what people are saying about Kenji Sensei’s Retreat, Human Nature in Buddha Nature: Waking up to a Life of Harmony.


Kenji Sensei’s retreat was thought-provoking, meaningful, and fun.  It helped me to “wake up and change my life from ordinary to extraordinary.”  - JK

The retreat was a friendly, safe place, to grow, learn, and listen to my inner voice.  I truly enjoyed it.

What a wonderful, valuable experience!  I loved the process, the content, and the fun of it all.  - DF

Wow!  What an experience!  I am fortunate that I entrusted my precious weekend to the guidance of an innovative, master teacher, Kenji Sensei.  I tasted and savored the beautiful Shin Buddhist perspective of the sacred in the ordinary, for an ordinary American.  My daily practice will change for the better.  - CP

This retreat is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the causes and conditions of my life, to perceive how fortunate I am to be alive, and to see where I fit in the universe.  I am grateful. - LL

A great workshop in understandable language to explain Buddha Nature.

The retreat with Kenji Sensei brought a great deal of insight and peace.  His calm disposition and evidence are wonderful.  You’ll leave the retreat with a quieter, more focused mind.  - AL

Creative workshop, innovative methods and approaches in experiencing Buddhism “outside the head.”  Learn and laugh!

This is my second retreat with Kenji Sensei.  He puts forth Buddhist concepts in a way that increases my awareness and desire to put into action the ME and WE relationships for compassionate living.  - JD

This workshop has expanded my sight to the gifts in my life!  From practical and simple tools, I’m able to begin experiencing the essence of Buddha Nature right now.  The experiential work deepened my intellectual understanding.  - JH

I have had an incredible experience at Kenji Sensei’s retreat.  I have learned a new way to see and live my life.  I feel like I will be able to enjoy each day with a positive attitude and I think I will do more today instead of putting things off until tomorrow.  I plan to tell my friends about this retreat and I plan to come back next year.

I recommend Kenji Sensei’s retreat for everyone.  For Shin Buddhists, the retreat brings into focus the Teachings that we have taken for granted, but may not do.  For non-Buddhists, Kenji Sensei’s presentation style offers a starting point that is truly at the beginning.  The retreat demonstrates how all of us can incorporate Buddhist thought into our daily lives. - MV

This is a great retreat for anyone beginning their journey into Buddhism or wanting to enforce their understanding of Buddhism.  Kenji Sensei delivers the exercises in a practical and entertaining manner, which makes it simple to apply to one’s daily life.

I strongly encourage every member to attend one of Kenji Sensei’s retreat in your lifetime and the sooner rather than later.  I assure you that you will have a good time and you will come home a more awakened, mindful and grateful individual. - JD, Temple Pres.

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