Practicing in the Jodo Shinshu Tradition
Classes or studies for temple members
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.
Rev. Peter Hata will be giving a seminar Saturday, Nov. 22nd on astronaut and musician Sarah Gillis’ violin performance while in orbit. Rev. Hata has a long background as a professional musician. He was an original member of the group Hiroshima, and later became an adjunct professor of music at Cal State University Los Angeles. After he retired from his full-time Minister position at Higashi’s Los Angeles Betsuin in 2021, Rev. Hata has also become an active amateur astronomer.
Registration information can be found below.