Albany Buddhist Sangha

In last night's gathering, we discussed Light as a pervasive religious metaphor. We were discussing Zen, Tantra, and Shin, and found that the way each tradition discusses Light of the mind, enlightenment, buddhanature, is profound and connected. Similarly, this transcends religions to some extent as well. Happy Solstice!

NYBC LIVESTREAM SERVICE PROGRAM: Dec. 20, 2020 Opening Remarks Quiet Sitting... Vandana & Tisarana Chant: Junirai ( Bodhisattva Nagarjuna's Twelve Verses in Praise of Bodhisattva Amitabha), Tan Nembutsu and Ekoku (Merit Transference) Japanese and English Reading: Meditation Reading #2 Gobunsho (The Letters of Rennyo Shonin): Matsudai Muchi no Sho (Chapter on the Ignorant Beings of the Final Age) Dharma Message: given by Rev. Earl Ikeda Nembutsu (together): NAMU AMIDA BUTSU Closing Remarks and Announcements

NYBC SUNDAY SERVICE PROGRAM: November 8, 2020 at 11:30 am Opening Remarks... Quiet Sitting Vandana & Tisarana Chant: Junirai ( Bodhisattva Nagarjuna's Twelve Verses in Praise of Bodhisattva Amitabha), Tan Nembutsu and Ekoku (Merit Transference, English translation: "May we share these virtues, equally with one and all, and together attaining, Birth in the Land of Bliss." Reading: Golden Chain II Gobunsho (The Letters of Rennyo Shonin): Shinjin Gyaku Toku no Sho (Chapter on the Attainment of Shinjin) Dharma Message: given by Rev. Earl Ikeda Nembutsu (together): NAMU AMIDA BUTSU Closing Remarks * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COFFEE HOUR AFTER THE SERVICE: Do you miss the coffee hour and seeing the Sangha after the Service? Please join your Sangha friends, old and new, from 12:30-1:30 pm immediately after the Service. We can greet each other and share the latest Sangha news. You can join by landline phone, smartphone, tablet or laptop. We would love to see and/or speak with you! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89299419082 Meeting ID: 892 9941 9082 Passcode: 700584 or Dial by phone +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 892 9941 9082 Passcode: 700584

NYBC SUNDAY SERVICE PROGRAM: Rev. Shushin Kan Memorial and November Shotsuki Memorial Service November 1, 2020 at 11:30 am Opening Remarks... Quiet Sitting Sambujo ( Three Respectful Callings) followed by Hyobyakumon ( Aspiration) Reading of the November Shotsuki Hoyo names Chant: Junirai ( Bodhisattva Nagarjuna's Twelve Verses in Praise of Bodhisattva Amitabha), Tan Nembutsu and Ekoku (Merit Transference, English translation: "May we share these virtues, equally with one and all, and together attaining, Birth in the Land of Bliss.") Vandana & Tisarana Reading: Jodo Shinshu no Seikatsu Shinjo (Jodo Shinshu Creed) Gobunsho (The Letters of Rennyo Shonin): Matsudai Muchi no Sho (Chapter on the Ignorant Beings of the Final Age) Dharma Message: given by Rev. Earl Ikeda Nembutsu (together): NAMU AMIDA BUTSU Closing Remarks * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COFFEE HOUR AFTER THE SERVICE: Do you miss the coffee hour and seeing the Sangha after the Service? Please join your Sangha friends, old and new, from 12:30-1:30 pm immediately after the Service. We can greet each other and share the latest Sangha news. You can join by landline phone, smartphone, tablet or laptop. We would love to see and/or speak with you! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89299419082 Meeting ID: 892 9941 9082 Passcode: 700584 or Dial by phone +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 892 9941 9082 Passcode: 700584

Learning about the erasure of Asian cultures in Western Buddhism is necessary for us to address the full spectrum of racism and white supremacy.

Albany Buddhist Sangha Meetup this Sunday! Friendship Garden of the Delaware Community School, Hurlbut St., 11am. Volunteers from the UAlbany Buddhist Student Association will also be in attendance to assist with children’s Dharma School. Buddhists and non-Buddhists of all traditions or none are welcome! Masks will be provided for adults and children who need them albanybuddhist.org

Sacred space, the five senses, and personal composure: In this article on MWE, Sumi Loundon Kim offers three modalities for building a culture of dharma in the ...home, drawn from her childhood experience of Buddhism, her learning curve as a mother of two, and her work as program director and teacher with the Mindful Families of Durham in North Carolina. See more

https://www.everydaybuddhist.org/ A most interesting site to visit: they offer a number of classes, many of them are free, for newcomers to Buddhism and those more familiar with Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Check it out!

NYBC SUNDAY SERVICE PROGRAM Livestream Service: October 25, 2020 at 11:30 am on Facebook and YouTube Opening Remarks Quiet Sitting Vandana and Ti-Sarana... Chant: SAM-BUTSU-GE (Bodhisattva Dharmakara's Verses in Praise of Buddha Lokesvara-Raja), Tan Nembutsu and Ekoku (Merit Transference, English translation: "May we share these virtues, equally with one and all, and together attaining, Birth in the Land of Bliss.") Reading: Ryogemon (The Principles of Rennyo Shonin) Gobunsho (The Letters of Rennyo Shonin): Matsudai Muchi no Sho (Chapter on the Ignorant Beings of the Final Age) Dharma Message: given by Rev. Earl Ikeda Nembutsu (together): NAMU AMIDA BUTSU Closing Remarks * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COFFEE HOUR AFTER THE SERVICE: Do you miss the coffee hour and seeing the Sangha after the Service? Please join your Sangha friends, old and new, from 12:30-1:30 pm immediately after the Service. We can greet each other and share the latest Sangha news. You can join by landline phone, smartphone, tablet or laptop. We would love to see and/or speak with you! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89299419082 Meeting ID: 892 9941 9082 Passcode: 700584 or Dial by phone +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 892 9941 9082 Passcode: 700584 See more

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We're pleased to share two companion articles on how Jodo Shin Buddhists are engaging with political movements like #BlackLivesMatter. Dr. Miyaji explains the historical context of Jodo Shin ethics, and Landon Yamaoka reflects on racial justice. https://buff.ly/37yPoTc