Winter Pacific Seminar Dharmathon (LA Betsuin)

The 2017 Winter Pacific Seminar – 21st Century: “East Meets West” Dharmathon with Higashi and Nishi Ministers continues the dialogue initiated last year by and about the two branches of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. 

This second Pacific Seminar focusing on “East Meets West” will feature a “Dharmathon,” a series of dharma messages given by over a dozen ministers from both traditions. Among the presenters will be Rev. Noriaki Ito, Bishop of the Higashi Honganji North American District, and Rev. Kodo Umezu, Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America and Regional Superintendent of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha North American District. Separate concurrent sessions will take place in English and Japanese. There will also be opportunities for discussion and Q&A.

SFVHBT members can register through the temple Buddhist Education Committee for a discounted fee of $20. Deadline to register: Wed 1/18/17. Make checks payable to SFVHBT. Lunch included with registration.