Sharing Our Life Stories as Buddhists

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Presenting a special weekend conference for all seeking the light of the Buddha Dharma

Sharing Our Lifes Stories as Buddhists

October 10-12, 2014

Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center

Irvine, CA

Presented by:

Buddhist Churches of America

In conjunction with:
  • 43rd Conference of the Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations
  • Southern District Buddhist Conference
  • Southern District Dharma School Teachers League — Annual Conference
Featuring a Diverse Line-up of Speakers
  • Rev. Patricia Usuki
    Rev. Patricia Usuki
  • Dr. Ven. Jue Ji, Director, Institute of Chinese Buddhist Studies, University of the West
  • Rev. Shumyo Kojima, Zen Buddhist Priest of the Soto School, Zenshuji Temple
  • Rev. Yoshiko Miyaji, Jodo Shinshu Minister
  • Rev. Nobuko Miyoshi, Jodo Shinshu Minister, West Covina Buddhist Temple
  • Beth Mulligan, Instructor, The Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine, UC Irvine
  • Rev. Shoko (Angela) Oh, Priest, Zen Buddhist Rinzai Sect
  • Karma Lekshe Tsomo, Professor of Buddhist Studies, University of San Diego
  • Rev. Patricia Usuki, Jodo Shinshu Minister, San Fernando Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
  • Dr. Duncan Williams, Chairman, USC School of Religion & Director, USC Center for Japanese Religions & Cultures

Friday evening workshops on:

  • Dharma School Teachers’ Workshop
  • Ikebana
  • Nenju repair
  • Golf
  • Wine making

Saturday Banquet

  • MC Frank Buckley of KTLA Morning News
  • Entertainment by June Kuramoto of Hiroshima
  • Entertainment by Miko Shudo of the Grateful Crane Youth Ensemble

Special Room Rate for Conference Attendees

The Hotel Irvine has reserved a block of rooms (single or double) at the special conference rate of $115.00 per night plus tax and hotel fees (regular room rate is $365). The rate includes complimentary parking.

Registration

Full conference, Friday-Sunday. Includes Saturday lunch and Saturday banquet dinner and entertainment.
Early registration (by August 15): $150
Regular registration: $175

One-day, Saturday-only. Includes Saturday lunch.
Early registration (by August 15): $90
Regular registration: $115

VHBT Members

If you will be attending the conference, please contact:
BWA (Fujinkai) – Judy Hopfield
Dharma School (SDDSTL) – Jayme Heyl
All others – Temple President Emily Kariya

More Information

For more information, including how to contact the Hotel Irvine for special conference room rates, visit the BCA Website.

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