Practicing in the Jodo Shinshu Tradition
Upcoming events or fundraisers coming up at the temple.
Following our Bodhi Day service and during our Bodhi Day potluck luncheon on December 2nd. Senior YBA will be hosting a bake sale fundraiser. Goods will be sold in the gym foyer and will help support senior YBA activities and convention costs.
Please stop by and help support the Senior YBA group!
Come meet fellow buddhists and celebrate the spirit of Buddhism in our Northwest community. Nalanda West and the Northwest Dharma Association are hosting a day long celebration this Saturday, Nov 3rd from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm for Buddhists from varying traditions to discuss, share and celebrate together. Nalanda West is located at 3902 Woodland Park Ave N, Seattle.
The Betsuin’s participation will be the chanting of the Ojoraisan. Our participation slot is from 2:00-2:30.In preparation there will be practice sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (October 31st-November 2nd) of next week at 10:00 am at the temple. Wednesday’s morning service will be combined with a chanting practice session. There is also a gourmet lunch with a $10 suggested donation.
For more information on the day’s schedule from the NW Dharma Association’s website click here. We hope you will be able to join our Sangha in celebrating the Northwest Buddhist community. Please try to register in advance if you know you will be attending.
Registration is open for the Sixth Annual Women in Buddhism Conference
“Tools for Spiritual Wellness”
Saturday, September 22, 2018
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple
1417 South Main Street, Seattle, WA 98144
Keynote speakers
Carmela Javellana Hirano, MD Elizabeth Myoen Sykes, PhD
Integrative Psychiatrist Counselor, LMCHA
Founder, Sanctuary for Healing & Integration Japanese Soto Zen Practitioner
Asst. Minister, Salt Lake City Buddhist Temple Topic: “Deep Listening and
Co-Director, Eco Sangha at Seattle U Right Speech in our
Topic: “The Wounded Heart” Relationships”
Registration fee (bento lunch included): adults $45
Students (with ID): $30
Scholarship available for anyone willing to work on set-up, clean-up and other tasks
Follow this link to the registration form.
Mark your calendars for the annual Bon Odori festival, July 21, 22. Join us for traditional Japanese dance, food, drinks, cultural displays, and a beer garden with live music and happy hour. Times are 4-10 p.m., July 21 and 3-8 p.m., July 22.
Since Bon Odori is a Buddhist event, as always, each day’s dancing will be preceded by a short Buddhist service. New this year: Buddhism 101, brief lecture on Jodo Shinshu Buddhism right before the services.
Dance practice dates: July 9-12, and 16, 17: 7:30 p.m.
You have multiple ways to get updates. Follow us on instagram: @SeattleBonOdori and check us out on Facebook.
