The BCO Buddhist Education Committee develops and works with Rev. Bridge on topics for Dharma Chat and Study Classes. Anyone is welcomed to offer suggestions for future events.
DHARMA CHAT: A monthly informal gathering to discuss a certain topic and answer questions regarding Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Usually held following Sunday Dharma Family Service in the Small Chapel from 10:45-11:30am.
2024
- Held Sun 1/28: Topic: Tokudo Ordination at Hongwanji, presented by Rev. Michael Endo
- If you have any questions regarding the Ministerial Training program, please contact Rev. Michael Endo at the BCO Office (officebco@gmail.com)
- No Dharma Chat in Feb due to scheduling issues.
- Held Sun 3/10: Topic: Middle Way and the Nembutsu
- Held Sun 4/28
- Held Sun 5/19
- No Dharma Chat in June due to scheduling issues.
- No Dharma Chat in July
- No Dharma Chat in August
- Sun 9/22: Topic TBD
- October: Date and topic to be determined
- November: Date and topic to be determined
- No Dharma Chat in December due to scheduling issues.
STUDY CLASS: A monthly class (usually taught by Rev. Bridge) focusing on a certain topic, such as Jodo Shinshu teachers, sutras, writings and translations. Usually held in two-hour sessions on Saturday afternoons in the Social Hall.
2024
- Held Sat 1/27: Buddhist Narratives: Shinran Shonin
- Held Sat 2/10: “Barbie & Buddhism?!”
- Held Sat 3/23: Ohigan: Back to Basics
- Held Sat 4/20: Buddha in Art & Music &…
- Held Sat 5/11: Resolving Life’s Problems Thru Buddhism – Rev. Marvin Harada, BCA Bishop
- Held Sat 6/22: Introduction to Buddhism
- No Study Class in July
- Held Sat 8/10: Introduction to Buddhism
- Sat 9/21 from 1-3pm (new date): Buddhism in Everyday Life (How Do I Get Enlightened?)
- Sat 10/12 from 1-3pm: Buddhism in Everyday Life (The Only Thing I Know in Life is Gratitude)
- Sat 11/16 from 1-3pm: Buddhism in Everyday Life
- No Study Class in December due to scheduling issues