The Foundation has provided over 11 million dollars of direct benefit to vital programs of the BCA which include ministerial welfare. education and administrative support. Reverend Ohata has also served as a Sanyo (advisor) to the Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America and has advised five consecutive Bishops beginning with Bishop Shinsho Hanayama. whose term ended in 1968. through Bishops Tsuji. Yamaoka. Watanabe and Ogui. Reverend Ohatas contributions to the community are clearly demonstrated in his compassion and understanding. An immigrant himself. Reverend Ohata is a strong believer in the unifying powers of diversity. faith. tolerance and understanding. He has shared this strength through roles within the community.
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