Living a Life of Awakening
2 sessions
Registration ends March 27th, Starts April 10th
This seminar examines Shin Buddhism as a practical path of spiritual growth and self-transformation, challenging assessments of the tradition as a passive religion of mere faith. It presents the essential tenets of the Shin Buddhist path in fresh, engaging, down-to-earth language, considering each frankly from both secular and religious perspectives. It discloses a non-dual Pure Land that finds philosophical kinship with Zen but has been little discussed in the West.
Furthermore, the seminar will explore the Tannisho, the sayings of the founder of the Shin tradition, Shinran Shonin, using a new contemporary edition, that brings to life the heart of this extraordinary path that is open to anyone, at anytime.
It does not matter if you are new to Buddhism or a practicing Buddhist, everyone will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding to a teaching of wisdom and compassion, and the boundless light of Amida Buddha.
BOOK SELECTION
The Heart of the Shin Buddhist Path: A Life of Awakening by T. Shigaraki
Great Living: In the Pure Encounter of Master and Disciple by Kemmyo Taira Sato
SCHEDULE
Apr 10. The Heart of the Shin Buddhist Path: A Life of Awakening (Presented by Senpai Lewis)
May 15. Great Living: In the Pure Encounter of Master and Disciple (Presented by Dharma Teacher G. Bermant)
To learn more and to register, visit our New England Institute for Buddhist Studies’ web site here.