Leslie Kawamura, Yehan Numata Professor/Chair in Buddhist Studies, University of Calgary, AB., Canada

It is with great sadness and regret that I have learned of Gene Smith’s passing. As pointed our so eloquently by so many, we in Buddhist Studies owe so very much to him. He and his work will be remember by all. To his immediate family, may I extend my condolence on behalf of myself and as the Director of the Living Dharma Centre, Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada.