Greetings from the NYBC Sangha
The sangha members of the New York Buddhist Church welcome you to join us in hearing, learning and practicing the Buddha-Dharma.
The New York Buddhist Church (NYBC) is a temple of Jodoshinshu True Pure Land School Buddhism, whose head temple is Nishi-Hongwanji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Shinran Shonin (1173-1262) is the founder of this school of Buddhism.
The NYBC has been serving the New York community since 1938, and was founded by Rev. Hozen Seki with the assistance of his wife, Satomi, and concerned lay people. They all wished to share the Buddha-Dharma in America's most populous city, which then had no center for Jodoshinshu Buddhism. Their wishes have flourished as today we continue to share the Buddha-Dharma here in New York.
May the Wisdom and Compassion of Amida Buddha touch your heart so that you may be awakened to the world of True Dharma with Nembutsu.
Special Events
September 11th, Saturday, 9-11 Memorial Floating Lanterns Ceremony at Pier 40, from 6 to 9pm. Download a flyer and press release with additional information. View photos of previous Floating Lantern ceremonies: image 1, image 2, image 3, and image 4.
September 12th, Sunday, Hibaku Piano Concert, from 2 to 4pm. The concert follows service (from 11:30am to 1pm) at NYBC and features a performance on a piano that survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. The piano will also be played at the Floating Lantern ceremony on September 11th and at various other locations (please see flyer for additional information.
September 19th, Sunday, Higan-E Special Service from 11:30am to 1pm, followed by Farewell Appreciation Luncheon for Rev. & Mrs. Nakagaki from 1 to 3pm.
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Recent Updates
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Last update: 8/30/2010
Please visit the new Fundraising section; special thanks to Yuko Odanaka for designing and developing the new section.
Photo of the Obon Dance Festival by Cindy Chang.
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