2020 Calendar of Events
**Please note: after careful consideration, the NYBC has suspended all activities until May 15. You may wish to continue to visit this site to check on updated information regarding the reinitiation of our regular schedule.**
Mar. 1, Sun. 11:30am: Shotsuki Hoyo, Speaker: Rev. Earl Ikeda
- 1pm: Religious Education Dept. meeting
- 3-5 pm: Dharma Talk by Lama Pema Wangdak (Sakya Palden/Vikramasila Foundation) and Khenpo Jamyang on "Refuge" - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Mar. 4, Wed. 7-8:30pm: Chanting and Meditation
Mar. 5, Thu. 7-8:30pm: Howakai (Japanese Study Group)
Mar. 7, Sat. 10-11:30am: Dharma Gathering and Study Class
- 12:30-2pm: Ukulele Class and Strumming Circle
- 2:30-4pm: American Buddhist Study Center Program
Mar. 8, Sun. 10:30am: Japanese Service; 11:30am: English Service, Speaker: Rev Earl Ikeda
- Taiko sessions: 12:30-1:15pm (7-11yr olds); 1:15- 2:15pm (teens); 2:15-3:15pm (adults). For information contact Teddy at tyoshikami@verizon.net
- 1:30pm: Adult Buddhist Association meeting
Mar. 11, Wed. 7-8:30pm: Chanting and Meditation
Mar. 14, Sat. [12:30-2pm: Ukulele Class and Strumming Circle]
Mar. 15, Sun. 11:30am: Spring Higan-e Service, Speaker: Rev. Earl Ikeda
Mar. 18, Wed. 7-8:30pm: Chanting and Meditation
Mar. 22, Sun. 11:30am: Rennyo Shonin Memorial Service, Speaker: MA Isabelle Shinjo Bernard
- Taiko sessions: 12:30-1:15pm (7-11yr olds); 1:15- 2:15pm (teens); 2:15-3:15pm (adults). For information contact Teddy at tyoshikami@verizon.net
Mar. 25, Wed. 7-8:30pm: Chanting and Meditation
Mar.29, Sun. 10:30am: Japanese Service; 11:30am: English Service, speaker: Rev Earl Ikeda
- 1:00 pm SOKAI Annual Membership Meeting, followed by short Board meeting
Apr. 1, Wed. 7-8:30pm: Chanting and Meditation
Apr. 2, Thu. 7-8:30pm: Howakai (Japanese Study Group)
Apr. 4, Sat. 2:30-2pm: Ukulele Class and Strumming Circle
- 2:30-4pm: American Buddhist Study Center Program
Apr. 5, Sun. 11:30am: Shotsuki Hoyo
· 1pm: Religious Education Dept. meeting
· 1:30pm: Adult Buddhist Association meeting
· Taiko sessions: 12:30-1:15pm (7-11yr olds); 1:15-2:15pm (teens); 2:15-3:15pm (adults). For information contact Teddy at tyoshikami@verizon.net
· 2 pm: “So Long Asleep” – documentary film (hondo)
Apr. 8, Wed. 7-8:30pm: Chanting and Meditation
Apr. 12, Sun. 10:30am: Hatsumairi (Infant Presentation) Service, 11:30am: Hanamatsuri (Buddha's Birthday) Service
Apr. 15, Wed. 7-8:30pm: Chanting and Meditation
Apr. 18, Sat. 12:30-2pm: Ukulele Class and Strumming Circle
Apr. 19, Sun. 10:30am: Japanese Service, 11:30am: English Service
· 1:00 pm: Board of Trustees meeting
· Taiko sessions: 12:30-1:15pm (7-11yr olds); 1:15-2:15pm (teens); 2:15-3:15pm (adults). For information contact Teddy at tyoshikami@verizon.net
Apr. 22, Wed. 7-8:30pm: Chanting and Meditation
Apr. 25, Sat. 12:30-2pm: Ukelele Class and Stumming CIrcle
Apr. 26, Sun. 10:30am: Japanese Service, 11:30am: English Service
Apr. 29, Wed. 7-8:30pm: Chanting and Meditation