Public Buddhism Lectures - An Introduction to Pure Land Buddhism

2013 Spring Public Lectures - AN INTRODUCTON TO PURE LAND BUDDHISM

May 4, Saturday 2:00pm   Bodhisattvas & Pure Lands

What is a “Bodhisattva”? What is a “Pure Land”? Why did they come to define a new dimension of the Buddha’s Dharma beyond the monastic Sangha?

May 11, Saturday, 2:00pm  Dharmakara Bodhisattva / Amida Buddha

The Story of Dharmakara Bodhisattva, who becomes Amida Buddha.  The Vows that manifest the Pure Land of the Buddha of Infinite Life.  The Name, Namo Amida Buddha.

May 18, Saturday, 2:00pm Shinran Shonin

A Japanese priest whose life redefined Buddhist practice as a lay Buddhist tradition grounded in the Great Compassion and Infinite Wisdom of the Amida Buddha

All lectures will be presented by resident priest Rev.
C. Myokei Himaka, and will be held in the Main Hall (Hondo).  No charge.  Donations gratefully accepted.  EVERYONE IS INVITED!