During the pandemic, Rev Marvin was appointed Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America, head of all ministry at the BCA. Prior to that he served for 33 years as the Resident Minister of Orange County Buddhist Church, one of our largest Shin Temples. Marvin grew up on a farm, educated in a one room schoolhouse in Oregon, holds degrees from University of Oregon and Institute of Buddhist Studies, and continued his education in Japan at Chuo Bukkyo Gakuin Seminary and Ryukoku University). Rev. Harada was also a founding member of EVERYDAY BUDDHIST prior to his appointment as Bishop. He is a good friend to our organization, and inspiration to us all.