Practicing in the Jodo Shinshu Tradition
March 15, 11am–1pm
Learn how the Nembutsu became an object of worship in medieval Shin Buddhism. Why was language seen as a more attractive sacred object than a statue? Dr. Blum will discuss the history of a movement in the 14th and 15th centuries to replace a statue of Amida on the temple altar with a painting of Nenbutsu configured to look like Amida with two bodhisattvas.
Event is free and open to the public, donations are graciously accepted.
The temple will be closed beginning Monday, December 15th, 2025, due to the final stage of restoration work. The closure is estimated to last until the end of February 2026. Beginning December 21st, Sunday and special services will return to the Densho community room. Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding during this time.
Last Sunday during Dharma Exchange, Rev. Kusunoki showed a short video on the history of the Buddhist Churches of America. Many sangha members enjoyed the video and requested to watch it from home and share it with friends. Please click on the YouTube thumbnail above to watch and share the video.