| As Buddhists, we take refuge in The Three Treasures: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. The third of these, the Sangha, refers to our community. | |
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| Link to OBT's Facebook page. | ||
| The Oregon Buddhist Temple has a free on-line Bulletin Board for members and friends. You will have to register to post on the board and to gain full access. Follow the easy instructions on the bulletin board to register. | ||
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| Buddhist Study Class | The Buddhist Study Class is for those who wish additional in-depth study. These classes meet on most Mondays at 2:15 p.m. and Fridays at 7:45 p.m. |
Dharma Exchange occurs after the Sunday Service and is a chance for temple members to fellowship and discuss various topics of the Dharma in an informal setting. Typically lead by a member volunteer, Dharma Exchange lasts about 1 hour. |
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Dharma School is religious instruction for children and teens ages 2 - 18. These classes begin after service on Sunday, usually 11:00 am, and run for about 45 minutes and include age appropriate lessons and fun activities. |
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| Diabetes Support Group | Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions here in the United States. OBT has a support group for all interested parties to learn more about diabetes and ways to prevent and mitigate its effects. |
| Minister's Assistants | The BCA sponsored program training a limited number of Sangha members to be minister's assistants. |
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The Oregon Buddhist Temple exists because of and for our members. Membership allows voting priviledges, a subscription to the Wheel of Dharma (newsletter from the Buddhist Churches of America), and most importantly, demonstrates your support of the Oregon Buddhist Temple. |
| OBT History | OBT was founded in 1903 and has a rich history in Portland. |
| OBT Readers' Club | A Book (and other materials) Club for members and friends of OBT that focuses on Buddism and Buddhist themes. |
| Photo Gallery | Photos and images of general public interest |
| Sensei | Our resident minister is Reverend Jundo Gregory Gibbs. |
| Temple Events | This is a list of events and activities that are either held by the Oregon Buddhist Temple or which OBT is a participant. |
| YBA | Organization for High School aged Buddhist Youth |
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| The Board of Directors is composed of 12 temple members. Board Members are voted in to serve a 3 year term. 4 seats on the Board are up for election each year. Any member of OBT in good standing is eligible to run for the Board. | |
| By-Laws | The rules which govern the operations and internal affairs of OBT. |
| Choir | The Oregon Buddhist Temple Choir periodically performs during special Sunday services. All singers are invited to join. |
| Committees | The various committees working to keep OBT functioning |
| Dharma School | Information on Dharma School
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| Girl Scouts | Girl Scout Troop 4-3720 sponsored by OBT |
| Library | OBT has a 1000 volume library open to members and friends |
| Lotus Circle | Supply flowers for the o-naijin |
| OBWA | Oregon Buddhist Women's Association |
| Photo Gallery | Photo Albums of OBT Events |
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| Toban | Monthly work crews |
| YBA | Young Buddhist Association |