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.  Next Meeting is Sunday, February 1st at 11:30am.

 

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.  Held in-person only.

2026 Schedule

  • Held Sun 1/18: SPECIAL POP-UP Dharma Chat w/ Rev. Michael Endo

  • Held Sun 1/25: Dharma Chat

  • Sun 3/15 – 10:45am: Spring Ohigan Dharma Chat

  • Sun 4/19 – 10:45am: Dharma Chat

  • Sun 5/10 – 10:45am: Dharma Chat

 

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 Small Chapel.  Held in-person only.

2026 Schedule

  • Held 1/10: Buddhism: Basics & Beyond – The Four Noble Truths

  • Held 2/21: Buddhism: Basics & Beyond – 3 Dharma Marks (Impermanence) (Link)

  • Sat 3/14 – 1-3pm: Buddhism: Basics & Beyond – 3 Dharma Marks (No-self) (Link)

  • Sat 4/11 – 1-3pm: Buddhism: Basics & Beyond – 3 Dharma Marks (Suffering) (Link)

  • Sat 5/9 – 1-3pm: Buddhism: Basic & Beyond – Greed, Anger & Ignorance: The Three Poisons (Link)

  • Sat 6/27 – 1-3pm: Study Class: Introduction to Buddhism

  • Sat 8/8 – 1-3pm: Study Class: Introduction to Buddhism

All event dates and times subject to change

For more information, please contact the Church office

Any ideas or suggestions are welcomed – email the Church: officebco@gmail.com

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