Upcoming Events
American Buddhist Study Center’s
Annual Book Fair
Saturday, May 3: Opening Reception from 1 – 4 pm
Sunday, May 4, from 12 – 4 pm
And so much More!
Buddhist Books, Fine Art Books, Japanese Brush Paintings, Calligraphies, Photographs, Sculptures, Pottery, and Kimonos!
Poetry Reading, Shiatsu Massages, tea sets, sake sets, and more!
Plus Free Books
Please join us for our annual Book Fair.
Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, from 1 to 4 pm
”Summer Breeze”
Brush Painting Workshop
and Calligraphy
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Mark your calendar! On Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, Rev. Earl Ikeda will again hold his “Summer Breeze” introduction to Asian Brush Painting Workshop. He will share with you the art of painting with Sumi-e (black ink) and fude (brush). A special added feature this summer is that he will also share and demonstrate his understanding of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy.
Each workshop will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Buddhist Study Center, 331 Riverside Drive, 3rd Floor, New York City. You may sign up for only one day or for both days. Donations are appreciated; the suggested amount for one day is $35 or $50 for both. Brush painting materials and light refreshments will be provided.
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Sign up today to enjoy the mindful practice and meditation the art of brush painting provides!
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Please register here
Saturday, June 21 from 2 to 4:30 pm
Upon Waking
LGBTQ+ Movie Screening
With Max Rissman, writer and director
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Please join us in the ABSC Library for this free screening of Upon Waking, where Max
Rissman, the writer and director, will discuss his latest film.
I love new, fresh voices in movies. Max is one of those new, exciting writers/directors who will continue to create entertaining stories for years to come. Upon Awakening is creative, entertaining, and thought-provoking. I can’t wait to see where Max takes us next. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, and it was great to see Sherilyn Fenn from Twin Peaks fame back on screen.
Christopher B review
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All are welcome for this free screening. Seating is limited.
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Answer to Where is This Buddhist Statue for 5/3/25 email:
The Great Unification Buddha, a 14.6-meter/48-foot, 108-ton gilt-bronze Buddha statue, called "Tongil Daebul", has a total height of 18.9 meters/62 feet. It is at the Sinheungsa Temple, a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is situated on the slopes of Seoraksan in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, South Korea. Photo: Wikipedia