events
Friday, April 25, 1 to 2 pm EST
Introduction to Buddhism
Rev. Dr. Aaron Proffitt
Please join us for Rev. Proffitt’s continued talks on Introduction to Buddhism. This is a free live Zoom event and open to the public.
Registration Starts Soon
Saturday, May 9. 2026
Japan Parade, New York City
March with us in this year’s Japan Parade in New York City.
Click here for more information and to sign up.
June 29 to July 2, 2026
Oxford Buddhist Seminar and University Tour
Asian Global Networks and Relationships in the Modern Spread of Buddhism
The keynote speakers include Rev. Dr. Mark Unno
Join us, along with the University of Oxford’s Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the London Buddhist Vihara, in this Buddhist seminar.
Itinerary
Monday - June 29: Arrive in Oxford, hotel accommodation at the Cotswold Lodge Hotel. Dinner on your own.
Tuesday - June 30: Seminar begins. Reception at the University of Oxford
Wednesday - July 1: Full-day seminar and closing.
Thursday - July 2: Morning tour of the University of Oxford/ check out and leave for the airport.
Accommodations: the Cotswold Lodge Hotel in Oxford:
3 Nights at $626.00 per single occ. Room. $749.00 for double occ. Hotel price includes breakfast. Security deposit - https://square.link/u/ltvrHJ3u (Please note: Slight increase or decrease in pricing may occur at the time of payments due to fluctuations in the dollar/GBP exchange rate.)
Seminar: Free to all attendees.
Travel: All attendees must make their own travel arrangements.
Please note: The British Government now requires that all individuals traveling to England possess an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) when entering any country in the UK. It must be obtained before your travel to the ABSC/Oxford conference. It is a simple application linked below.
Here's a link for getting the ETA:
Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK: Overview - GOV.UK
More Information: Please contact Ken Horii at: kenhorii@verizon.net
Saturday/Sunday, June 6 and 7, from 1 to 4 pm
Summer Breeze Brush Painting Workshop
With Rev. Earl Ikeda
On Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, Rev. Earl Ikeda will again hold his “Summer Breeze” introduction to Asian Brush Painting Workshop, sharing with you the art of painting with Sumi-e (black ink) and fude (brush). 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 days. Brush painting materials and light refreshments will be provided.Sign up today to enjoy the mindful practice and meditation that Asian Brush Painting offers. It’s a great way to start the summer!
Registration begins next week.
Saturday, July 18, from 11 to 4 pm
BOOK FAIR
Mark your calendar for our annual Book Fair and Japanese Arts and Crafts.
More information coming soon.
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Answer to email 4/18/26 quiz Where is this Buddha Statue?
Tapa Shotor seated Buddha, with Classical figures of Herakles (left, as Vajrapani) and Tyche (right, as Hariti), in Niche V2, 2nd century CE. Tapa Shotor ("Camel Hill") was a large Sarvastivadin monastery near Hadda, Afghanistan, and is now an archaeological site. photo and text: Wikipedia