Events
Saturday, April 20, from 11 to 12 noon EST
Seiza Meditation
The Art of Sitting Perfectly Still
Meditation Sessions
Led by Rev. Miki Nakura, a Shin Buddhist minister.
Please join us in person or on Zoom and learn the fundamentals of Seiza (sitting-in-stillness) meditation, which Torajiro Okada established. You can sit on a chair or a cushion on the floor. Rev. Nakura will demonstrate how to posture correctly, breathe, and put full power into the lower belly. Sensei will explain the history and why this is an excellent meditation to clear your mind from stress.
No registration is required for this free in-person event. Just come to the ABSC at 331 Riverside Drive (third floor). Please note we start promptly at 11 am.
Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 4:00 pm
A Premier Showing
Nori Mizukami
PURE LAND
PURE LAND is a documentary film about Reverend Miki Nakura, a Shin Buddhist minister, and Toni Katz, an older woman. Rev. Nakura from the Higashi Hongwanji came to New York City as a solo traveling monk to spread Shin Buddhism. Toni and her husband were impressed by his mission and invited him to stay at their home in New Jersey, which was a short bus ride into New York City. Each morning, Rev. Nakura would hold morning service with Sutra chanting, Dharma messages, and discussion.
Nori produced a beautiful film documenting the life of a Buddhist minister and a seeker of Buddhist wisdom.
Following the movie, meet Rev. Miki Nakura. Nori Mizukami from Tokyo will join via Zoom.
Click here to register.
Friday, April 26, from 8 to 9 pm EST
The Path to the Pure Land
Book Discussion
Join us for an evening with author Rev. Dr. Toshikazu Arai, who will discuss his book The Path to the Pure Land, A Translation of and Commentary on Shinran’s Saihō-Shinan-shō. Rev. Arai prepared handouts for his talk. For a copy, please register here.
