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.

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

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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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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.

The Institute of Buddhist Studies and the BCA Center for Buddhist Education presents Pacific Seminar 21st Century at  the Jodo Shinshu Center, 2140 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, California.

 

JUNE 26-28 (Fri-Sun)

Institute of Buddhist Studies and Buddhist Churches of America - Center for Buddhist Education present PACIFIC SEMINAR 21st CENTURY: “Shinran and His Teachings.” 
Guest Speaker: Prof. Toshikazu Arai, (author, Grasped By the Buddha’s Vow)
Explore the significance of the “Larger Sutra of the Buddha of Immeasurable Life,” as discussed in Shinran Shonin’s major work, “Kyo-Gyo-Shin-Sho.” 
Other presenters include *Dr. Nobuo Haneda (Dharma Breeze)*
Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto (trans., A Life of Awakening by Takamaro Shigaraki)*
Rev. Kodo Umezu (Director, BCA Center for Buddhist Education).   

Registration: General $175 BCA Members $125
Deadline: June 7th
Early Registration Discount: $25 off if received by May 17th
Click here for a registration form (PDF).
For information: visit www.cbe-bca.org or call (510) 809.1460

 
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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.
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