American Buddhist Study CenterPrograms
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Sunday, April 28, 2013 | 1:30 PM |
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A documentary on the history of the Buddhist Churches of America |
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| Streams of Light – Shin Buddhism in America (www.streamsoflightmovie.com) will have it’s New York premiere! The film has an account of the pioneering efforts of Rev. Hozen Seki, founder of the New York Buddhist Church, remembered by Rev. Koshin Ogui, immediate past bishop of BCA. |
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Field trip to the largest sitting Buddha in America |
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Meditation Center Princeton, NJ |
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Right in our backyard in Princeton, NJ, sits the largest gleaming white meditating Buddha statue in America. The Buddha is surrounded by a beautiful sanctuary park with a meditative walking path. “A Buddha statue helps to communicate peace of mind and tranquility to the beholder, thus helping to overcome the negative feelings that lead to conflicting emotions and feelings such as greed and envy caused by ignorance.” – Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka Our visit will include a tour of the Vihara temple. We will learn the history of the Buddha statue, and listen to a Dharma talk given by one of the Sri Lankan resident monks. We will also have the privilege to see a model of the future building that will become the home of the Meditation Center. So pack your favorite eats and get aboard the bus as we embark on a journey to enlighten our minds. Bhavatu sabba mangalam May you be well and happy! Our plan is to assemble in front of the New York Buddhist Church (331 Riverside Drive) May 11th at 11:00 a.m. The cost should be around $35 per person. ABSC will provide beverages. Join us by sending us an email with your name and phone number to info@AmBuddhist.org, or call and leave message at 212-864-7424. |
