About the Center for Buddhist Education

The Center for Buddhist Education (hereafter called “CBE”), established by the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) in 2005, is a dynamic learning environment created to provide educational resources for all.

CBE is located in the newly built Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley, California, just blocks from the UC Berkeley campus.

Upcoming Events

Youth Education

CBE offers and sponsors programs, educational material, and activities for children of all ages throughout the country.

Ministerial Training

CBE also supports the efforts of the Office of the Bishop by providing training sessions for Tokudo Ordination and Kyoshi Certification into the Jodo Shinshu ministry. 
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Pacific Seminar

Join us in exploring the significance of the “Larger Sutra of the Buddha of Immeasurable Life,” as discussed in Shinran Shonin’s major work, Kyo-Gyo-Shin-Sho.

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Audio Clips

The following audio tapings were taped during selected events sponsored by BCA-CBE.

Dharma Talk by Doug Doerr during Jan. 16, 2009 Hoonko



Dharma Talk by Gordon Bermant during Jan. 16, 2009 Hoonko

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Weekly Sayings

 

To be content with what one has

is the greatest of wealth.

Upcoming Events

 

 

GOTAN-E
Shinran Shonin’s Birthday

THURS., MAY 21, 2009
12 Noon – 1:30 pm
Service & Interactive Dharma
Followed by Chagayu (Japanese rice, tea & pickles)
JODO SHINSHU CENTER
2140 Durant Ave. (btwn Shattuck/Fulton)
Berkeley, CA 94704
FREE - Donations gratefully accepted.
RSVP appreciated by 5/18:
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phone (510) 809-1460