NYBC 2020 CALENDAR of Events
Photo is of Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Memorial August 2011
**Please note:
The New York Buddhist Church is beginning to plan how best to reopen its doors to religious and other activities. Although we are eager to welcome you back to the temple for in-person services, our foremost concern is the safety and wellbeing of our Sangha, community of friends and neighbors, and members of the general public.
We would like you to know that we are beginning the planning process for a limited, phased reopening and ask for your understanding and patience as we work through this process. New protocols will include the need to limit the numbers of people who will be able to enter the building, new sanitation and cleaning processes, ensuring appropriate social distancing, and other health and safety precautions. We will keep you informed about the progress of our planning and the expected schedule of a phased re-opening. For any emergencies, contact NYBC at (212) 678-0305.
JULY:
July 1, Wed.
7-8 pm: Chanting and Meditation *(Contact nybc332@gmail.com for Zoom invitation)
July 2, Thurs. Independence Day
7-8:30pm: Howakai (Study Group in Japanese) (Contact yuko.tonohira@gmail.com for Zoom invitation)
July 5, Sun.
11:30am: LIVESTREAM: Shotsuki Hoyo Monthly Memorial Service
1pm: Religious Education Dept. meeting
July 10, Wed.
7-8 pm: Chanting and Meditation *(as 7/1)
July 11, Sat.
10-11:30 Dharma Study Class with Rev Earl Ikeda *(as 7/1)
July 12, Sun.
11:30am: LIVESTREAM: Hatsubon/Obon Service and Rev. Hozen Seki Memorial Service
July 15, Wed.
7-8 pm: Chanting and Meditation *(as 7/1)
July 17, Fri
2-4 pm (EST): EBL Virtual Lecture: Rev Dr Mark Unno “Dharmakaya The Body of Great Compassion” (must pre-register at nybc332@gmail.com)
July 18, Sat.
10-11:30 Dharma Study Class with Rev Earl Ikeda
July 19, Sun.
11:30am: LIVESTREAM: Regular Sunday Service, Speaker: Rev Earl Ikeda
1:30pm: Board of Trustees meeting
July 22, Wed.
7-8 pm: Chanting and Meditation (Contact nybc332@gmail.com for Zoom invitation)
July 24, Fri
3-5pm (EST): EBL Virtual Lecture: Rev. Blayne Higa “It’s OK to Not Be OK: Buddhist Wisdom for Living” (must pre-register at nybc332@gmail.com)
July 25, Sat
10-11:30 Dharma Study Class with Rev Earl Ikeda (Contact nybc332@gmail.com for Zoom invitation)
July 26, Sun.
11:30am: LIVESTREAM: Regular Sunday Service
July 29, Wed.
7-8 pm: Chanting and Meditation (Contact nybc332@gmail.com for Zoom invitation)
AUGUST:
Aug. 2, Sun. Livestream service:
11am: Hiroshima & Nagasaki Memorial Service
11:30am: Shotsuki Hoyo
Aug. 5-Sept. 4
Summer Break - Church closed
PLEASE NOTE: On Sunday August 9, 16, 23, and September 6 we will be replaying Sunday Services at 11:30 am on our YouTube Channel. Please enjoy watching these services, chant along, and stay safe!
After our break, we will resume livestream services on September 13th. Much gratitude to Rev Earl and the NYBC technical team for facilitating these services. And thanks to all of you, our sangha, for joining services, and making our efforts worthwhile!
***FYI: during the "break" our hardworking volunteerTechnical Director will be installing new equipment to make our livestreaming and recording of services and lectures better (we've been using his equipment to now!) If you would like to support this by making a donation, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your dana to NYBC!!!
A Virtual Obon, “Obon in your Living Room”: AUGUST 15 at 6 pm hosted by BCA (Buddhist Churches of America)
Obon instructors from BCA temples will be sharing their dances and BCA sangha members will zoom in from all over the country. Come join in and enjoy Obon songs and dancing with our nationwide Sangha! To register go to cbe@bcahq.org or call 510-809-1460
BCA SUMMER PROGRAMS: Center for Buddhist Education Seminars Online For All
Looking to the Future of American Buddhism: Lectures and Discussions on August 1 with Dr. Scott Mitchell (Dean of Students and Faculty Affairs Institute of Buddhist Studies) and on August 8 with Dr. Funie Hsu (Assistant Professor of American Studies San Jose State University)
Higashi Honganji and Nishi Hongwanji: History and Thought with Rev. Ken Yamada (Editor, Shinshu Center of America) on August 22
There is no registration fee but donations are gratefully accepted. Contact CBE by email cbe@bcahq.org or phone: 510.809.1460