Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
Dharma talks and discussion about Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Teachings, History, and and Contemporary Issues
These notes are from a series of Buddhist Education sessions about how the everyday practices of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism can support mindfulness and insight for newcomers and lifelong Sangha members alike.
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Join us for a Dharma conversation with SMBT Minister’s Assistant Juliet Bost Yokoe, who will join us live via Zoom from Fukuoka Prefecture, where they are living and working on the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program. This will be a wonderful opportunity to catch up with our good Dharma friend Juliet and hear about their life in Japan and how their appreciation of the Nembutsu has deepened through living in a community with a rich tradition of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
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We are taught that one of the core Buddhist teachings is “non-self.” For many American Buddhists, that seems to go against our spirit of “individualism,” self-esteem, and “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps.” Some, therefore, think Buddhism is too pessimistic and passive. Also most people consider self-esteem to be a good thing, so we try to nurture it in our children. How, then, should we think about these seeming contradictions? This seminar will attempt to answer these pressing questions as Buddhism continues to make inroads into contemporary American society.
This was Part 3 of a three-part series of Dharma conversations on the Three Poisons (greed, anger, and ignorance) that the Buddha identifies as the root cause of suffering.
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This was Part 2 of a three-part series of Dharma conversations on the Three Poisons (greed, anger, and delusion) that the Buddha identifies as the root cause of suffering.
To join us online via Zoom CLICK HERE to sign up for “Study Classes and Seminars.”
We welcome you to join us in person at the San Mateo Buddhist Temple for a series of Buddhist Education sessions about how the everyday practices of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism can support mindfulness and insight for newcomers and lifelong Sangha members alike.
To join us online via Zoom CLICK HERE to sign up for “Study Classes and Seminars.”
This was Part 1 of a three-part series of Dharma conversations on the Three Poisons (greed, anger, and delusion) that the Buddha identifies as the root cause of suffering.
To join us online via Zoom CLICK HERE to sign up for “Study Classes and Seminars.”
Ms. Kang, often known in Tzu Chi as Kang Lao Shi, is passionate about the wellness of children through an inside out approach. She believes that all students have a gift and can live a joyful life. As a mother of two young adults, she was a board member of PTAs, a Boy Scout of America troop committee member, and is a Tzu Chi education projects volunteer for over 15 years. Besides volunteering in her community, Ms. Kang enjoys her spiritual practices through yoga, meditation, and studying.
Schedule
6:15 p.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting (Click here for chanting text)
7:00 p.m. Presentation and Dharma Discussion with Sister Wendy Kang
To join us for this online Dharma Service, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast of Services”.