Receiving Buddhist Name

Posted on by Alex Sakamoto

by Rimban Katsuya Kusunoki

Gomonshu (the head priest and leader of Hongwanji) Kojun Ohtani is visiting the Northwest District in September, 2019. He is going to visit the Seattle Betsuin and conduct the Kikyoshiki Confirmation Ceremony. “Kikyoshiki” is the important ceremony for Buddhists to receive their Buddhist name and affirm the Buddhist path as their path to walk. It is a once in a life chance opportunity to receive your Buddhist Name directly from Gomonshu here in Seattle. On this very special occasion, please receive your Buddhist Name.

There are different ways to live as a Buddhist. Today, I would like to introduce four ways to live as a Buddhist. These are: becoming a member of Buddhist temple, receiving a Buddhist name, receiving a Tokudo ordination, and receiving a Kyoshi certification. Continue reading “Receiving Buddhist Name”

Puget Sound Shin Buddhism Study Series

Posted on by Connor McKinney

Our Northwest ministers are coming together for a wonderful evening of workshops and education!

On June 12th, Rinban Kusunoki, Rev. Warrick, Rev. Miyaji and Rev. Sugahara will be at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple to share in discussing and learning about the Dharma. Don’t miss out on this awesome event!

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All Sangha Day Workshops and Schedule

Posted on by Connor McKinney

On May 26th, our third annual Sangha Day celebration will be taking place. Activities commence directly after service and will run until about 1:00PM. A full schedule can be found below and a lunch will be provided for those that choose to participate!

For Dharma school parents who want to attend the second session, there will be a sign making and decorating session available for kids and parents alike in the gym! The sign will be used during the temple’s Seattle Pride Parade march to help represent our group

There is a downloadable version of the programs for the day that will also be available on Sunday morning

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