Download Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple Buddhist Education and Outreach

Seattle Betsuin
Buddhist Temple
Buddhist Education and Outreach Program
Our program offers classes for people interested in a wide range
of subjects relating to Buddhism and in particular Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
Courses will be taught by the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple
ministers and lecturers who have attained special training and deep
knowledge of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. The classes are open to temple
members and members of the greater community who are seeking to learn
the teachings of Buddha. We have arranged the courses so that you may
attend as many classes as you wish.
For the Essential Buddhism course that starts on Sunday, August
1st, the registration is now open. The last day to register is August 1st.
For other courses, you may register from now until one week
before the classes start. Please use the attached registration form.
Please contact our office at 1427 South Main Street, Seattle, WA
98144 by telephone 206-329-0800 or e-mail [email protected]
for more information.
Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple
Seattle Buddhist Temple was established in 1901 at a rented
facility on 6th Avenue South and South Main Street in Seattle. The first
building was dedicated in 1908 at 1020 South Main Street. When the
city’s Yesler Housing Project forced the temple building to be torn down
in 1939, the temple was moved to the current location at 1427 South Main
Street where a new facility was dedicated in the fall of 1941. World War
II forced the temple to be shut down and the ministers and the members
were all incarcerated in internment camps until 1946.
As the temple members resettled after internment, activities
resumed. Today, the Seattle Buddhist Temple holds weddings, funerals,
religious services, educational programs, various sports and cultural
activities. The popular Bon Odori Festival the temple hosts every July is
based on an important religious and cultural tradition and is participated
by many members of the community.
(Excerpt from Mukashi Mukashi, the Seattle Betsuin Archives
publication)
Buddhist Education & Outreach Program
Summer / Fall Courses
Please note that each course has its own time schedule.
Registration for Essential Buddhism is open from now until August 1st.
You may register for other courses from now until one week before the class
starts. Some classes may close registration when the capacity is reached.
1. “Essential Buddhism”
by Jim Warrick, Tokudo Recipient
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Sundays Aug. 1, 8, 22, & Sept. 5, 12 & 19.
Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple
Buddhist Education & Outreach Program
Registration Form
Please use one registration form per person.
Name: ____________________________________
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This is a discussion-oriented class about some of the essential threads
that bind all Buddhists together. Topics to be covered are: the life of Siddhartha
Gautama, brief history of Buddhism, the basics of wisdom, morality, and
meditation. In addition we will discuss the two main branches of Buddhism.
Address: __________________________________
Street Address
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City
Zip code
2. “Buddha-Dharma & Amida”
by Rev. Doei Fujii
7:00 – 9:00 pm August 23 (M), 24 (Tu), 25 (W), 30 (M), September 1
(W), and 2 (Th). *
Phone: (
Basic understanding of Buddha-Dharma in general Buddhism and
Amida Buddha in Jodo Shinshu. Also fundamentals in Jodo Shinshu such as
Primal Vows of Amida Buddha and Nembutsu.
Up to 20 participants only.
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E-mail: ___________________________________
Please check the class(es) you are registering:
* Please note the dates of this class. This class will have six classes within a twoweek time span.
1. Essential Buddhism ($20)
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3. “48 Vows of Amida Buddha” in Japanese by Rev. Doei Fujii
7:00 – 9:00 pm Mondays Sept. 20, 27, Oct.4, 11, 18, and 25.
2. Buddha-Dharma & Amida ($30)
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Covers the 48 Primal Vows of Amida Buddha which teaches what
Amida and Pure Land are.
3. 48 Vows of Amida Buddha ($30)
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4. “Inspiring Buddhist Art”
by Rev. Don Castro
7:30 - 9:00 pm Tuesdays Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Dec. 7.
4. Inspiring Buddhist Art ($30)
Through slides, recorded chanting and music, Rev. Castro will
thematically select beautiful Buddhist artwork to discuss and meditate on.
Themes include Pure Land art, The Bodhisattva, early Buddhist art, Zen art,
portrait sculpture, etc. This course will bring the sublime images of many
Buddhist traditions and locations together at one time.
(in Japanese)
# of Classes _____
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Total Fee $ ___________
Please make checks payable to:
Seattle Betsuin Religious Dept.
Mail or bring this form with the payment to:
Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple
Attn: Buddhist Class Registration
1427 South Main Street
Seattle, WA 98144