Marvin Harada

Marvin Harada
Born12 September 1953 Edit this on Wikidata
Ontario Edit this on Wikidata
EducationMaster of Arts Edit this on Wikidata
Alma mater
OccupationPriest Edit this on Wikidata
Position heldBishop of the Buddhist Churches of America (2020–) Edit this on Wikidata
Rev. Marvin Harada reciting a text at the White House Vesak celebration in May 2021

Marvin Harada (born 12 September 1953) is a Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist minister within the Buddhist Churches of America, and serves as its bishop since 1 April 2020. As bishop of BCA, he also serves as the superintendent of Hongwanji-ha's North American district.[1]

On 25 May 2021, he served as the representative of the Mahayana tradition in a celebration of Gautama Buddha's birthday (Vesak) arranged by the White House.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Rev. Harada Named Bishop of BCA". Rafu Shimpo. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  2. ^ Sperry, Rod Meade. "US president Joe Biden, White House extend warm wishes to Buddhists worldwide in first-ever Vesak celebration". Lion's Roar. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  3. ^ "First White House Buddhist lamp in history". Religion News Service. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2021-07-07.