EVENT

Information

Time and Date
Every 2nd & 4th Thursdays
(4:00 – 5:00 pm)

Place
Online (on Zoom)

Open to Anyone

Joint study session with transatlantic Sangha

Enhance our learning and understanding of the Dharma with the broader online communities in Europe, the United States and Brazil. Now, this session offers lectures on basic and Mahayana Buddhis, meditation, Hoza (a Dharma circle) and Dharma journey talks appropriately. We carry out sutra recitation before each session.

The latest table of contents:

  • 8 September 2022
    Talk about Zen and chanting O-daimoku by Rev Dr Masaki Matsubara (Guest: Rinzai Zen Buddhism)
  • 22 September 2022
    Dharma journey talk by Mr Nicola Tini (Rome Centre, Italy)
  • 13 October 2022
    Talk about Nichiren Buddhism by Rev Kyoichiro Hosoya (London Centre, United Kingdom)
  • 27 October 2022
    Talk about Shinto, Japanese indigenous religion which experienced syncretism with Buddhism in history, and its storytelling strategy by Rev Taishi Kato (Guest: Shinto Priest, Hattori Tenjingu, Japan)
  • 10 November 2022
    Talk about our peace activities by Rev Dr Yoshinori Shinohara (Religions for Peace Japan)
  • 24 November 2022
    Talk about localisation and development of Rissho Kosei-kai in Seattle by Rev Nick Ozuna (Seattle Centre, United States)
  • 12 January 2023
    Talk about her study and practice to be a minister by Rev Chris Ladusau (Oklahoma Dharma Centre, United States)
  • 26 January 2023
    Talk about our mid-winter sutra recitation by Rev Katsutoshi Mizumo (Rome Centre, Italy)

This event is open to anyone. We are happy to welcome all of you who are interested in RK. You can keep your mic unmuted and your video off.

Study and education programme like this session is one of the ways to learn and understand the Dharma, by which we open the Buddha’s teachings and study the profound spirit. By understanding the significance of each practice in terms of doctrines, we can more diligently practise with joy. To learn about our perspectives about Dharma study, please read here.

Online Programme
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Fee
Free. Your donation would be highly appreciated.

 

 

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