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Rev. Mukojima, Resident Minister FIRST Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room (Office Level). This free class is currently continuing its study of the "Shoshinge." Interested individuals should feel free to join our study classes at any time. Current Study: "Shoshinge" Led by Rev. Yushi Mukojima, Resident Minister 2012 Class A is scheduled on these dates: **We will be sure to inform you if there is a class cancellation, or if any changes are made.** HOW TO GET THE TEXT: Handouts are available but in the meanwhile, a good place to get better acquainted with this text is via the version posted at the Nishi Hongwanji-Ha, the Jodo Shinshu Los Angeles Betsuin. http://www.nishihongwanji-la.org/church/buddhism/shoshinge.html The Shoshinge is Shinran's presentation of the flowering of the spiritual insights central to our Shin Buddhist tradition. In the Shoshinge, Shinran identifies the teachers and teachings in the Pure Land Tradition that are central to our sect's understanding of Amida's vow. |
Rev. Jim Yanagihara, Retired Minister Third Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room (Office Level). Current Study: "The Buddha's Wish for the World," by Gomonshu Ohtani Led by Rev. Jim Yanagihara, Retired. 2012 Class B is scheduled on these dates: **We will be sure to inform you if there is a class cancellation, or if any changes are made.** HOW TO GET THE BOOK: The easy-to-read book, "The Buddha's Wish for the World," is available at the Temple (while supplies last) at its retail price, or from Amazon.com or other online sources. For Facebook users, the book has a Facebook Fan page at Facebook link |
Led by our temple's Buddhist Education Committee. FOURTH Sunday of each month (excluding MAY, AUGUST & NOVEMBER), at 9:00 am in the Sangha Hall (single story building on the southside of the Temple's parking lot). 2012 Class Schedule: For those who are interested, this is a free class that is given to provide general background information about Buddhism, as well as our Jodo Shinshu sect (Shin Buddhism). In addition to the background information, a short Q&A session is held at the end of each class. You are also more than welcome to sit-in on our Sunday services which are held after the class at 10 am. |
| Introduction to Buddhism Class |
| Buddhist Study Class A (EVENING) |
| Buddhist Study Class B (MORNING) |
| Please note that although we encourage you to attend all of the classes we provide, if you are not too familiar with Buddhism or our Jodo Shinshu sect, we highly encourage you to attend the "Introduction to Buddhism" class. |
| If you would like to continue your interest in Buddhism, you are more than welcome to attend "Buddhist Study Class A," "Buddhist Study Class B," or both! |
| To get a better understanding of how our practices work, please feel free to attend any of of Sunday Services (please check the Sunday Service Schedule). |
Notices for Buddhist Study Class A and B are sent out via e-mail. If you would like to receive these notifications, or for more information, please contact us: E-Mail: info@btsd.net OR Telephone: (619) 239-0896 |
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Save the Dates for These Special Dharma Presentations... FEBRUARY (MEMBERSHIP MONTH) Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Seminar: “Basics of Jodo Shinshu.” Rev. Yushi Mukojima, MARCH Sunday, March 4, Obutsudan Day, following service. Saturday, March 17, 6:30 pm. Special Dharma Lecture by Rev. William Masuda APRIL Saturday, April 7, 2 p.m. Special Dharma Lecture on the Nembutsu by Rev. Kanya Okamoto, Emeritus MAY Saturday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. Special Dharma Lecture by Rev. Carol Himaka. AUGUST Saturday, Aug. 11, Onenju Crafts Day (Details to follow.) SEPTEMBER Saturday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. Special Seminar by Rev. Marvin Harada. All events are to be held at the Buddhist Temple of San Diego, 2929 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102; 619-239-0896; info@btsd.net; www.btsd.net. More details will be provided on these events as the dates draw closer. Events are open to the public; most are free (donations appreciated). |
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