Ballpark District in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Reverend Yoshitaka Tamai
Born October 10, 1900 - Died September 25, 1983.
Photographed by Bruce InCharlotte, December 10, 2022
1. The Reverend Yoshitaka Tamai Marker
A native of Toyama-ken, Japan, the Rev. Tamai came to Denver in June of 1930. He devoted the rest of his life - 53 years - to the spiritual, cultural and social needs of Buddhists in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Montana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. He taught by example those admirable qualities embodied in the Buddhist faith. His kindness and compassion touched thousands, creating a rich and lasting heritage. Tamai Tower was erected in 1972 as a living memorial to this gentle priest recognized as one of Jodo Shinshu's most eminent ministers. This statue is dedicated to his memory by a community which loved and respected the priest often called the "Living Buddha."
Dedicated October 5, 1996.
"The highest life is when everything results in a feeling of gratitude"
"Discard our egotistical heart and replace it with the mind of faith"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1900.
Location. 39° 45.125′ N, 104° 59.604′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver
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Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The House of Mirrors (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Windsor Farm Dairy Building (about 700 feet away); General Electric Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Branch Rickey Award (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rocky Mountain Fashion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Yo Soy Joaquin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cherry Creek Emigrant's Song (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mint Robbery February 1864 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denver.
Other markers no longer nearby. Red Light District Market Street (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Hop Alley/Chinese Riot of 1880 (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); Blake Street Area (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2023, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 50 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 31, 2023, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
