2010 EVENTS
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DESCRIPTION |
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 New Year's Eve & New Year's Service |
December 31, 2009 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmJanuary 1, 2010 10:00 am - 11:00 am OBT |
We will be commemorating the end of 2009 and celebrating the start of 2010 with services on December 31, 2009 at 6:00 pm and January 1, 2010 at 10:00 am.All are welcome to attend. |
Ho-onko Seminar |
Saturday January 16, 2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pmOBT OBT Event Public Welcome |
We are pleased to have the Reverend Kiyonobu Kuwahara of the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley leading our annual Ho-onko seminar. This year's theme is "Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and Daily Life".Ho-onko commemorates the day Shinran Shonin passed away January 16, 1263 CE. We express our appreciation for his making it possible for us to hear and receive the Dharma with an annual special seminar/event on the Saturday and a special service on the Sunday closest to January 16. |
New Year's Party |
Sunday February 7, 2010 10:00 am - 1:00 pmOBT |
Our annual New Year's service and party will be held on February 7, 2009. Bentos will be catered by Koji Osakaya Restaurant (Gresham) and cost $10 per person. Members 80 years of age and older are our honored guests and will receive a free bento. Reserve your bento today. Please order by January 24, 2010Order Form |
 2010 BCA NW District Convention |
February 12 - 14, 2010Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple
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The theme for this year's BCA Northwest District Convention, hosted by the Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple in Ontario Oregon, is "Yononaka Annon Nare" (May Peace and Tranquility Prevail Throughout the World). . The Reverend Noboru Haneda is the keynote speaker. |
 Nirvana Day Service & Vegetarian Potluck |
February 21, 2010OBT OBT Event Public Welcome |
On February 15, Sakyamuni Buddha passed into Pari-nirvana. The Nirvana Day (Nehan-e) service allows us to pay tribute to his insight and noble teachings. The service will be followed by a vegetarian potluck. The Service begins at 10:00 am. Those with a loved pet who has passed is invited to bring a photo/image of the pet. Directly following the service (approx 11:00 am) we will have a vegetarian potluck. |
 Spring Food Bazaar |
March 7, 2010
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Our annual Spring Food Bazaar. We have prepared food and crafts for sale. Pre-order your meal by printing the order form and returning, with payment, to the temple. |
 4 Hour Vocal Nembutsu |
April 3, 2010
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If you want to spark and/or refresh your interest in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism consider attending our four-hour session of vocal nembutsu. We will be saying the Buddha's name aloud while circling the temple's main chapel [hondo]. You don't have to stay for all four hours. You can come anytime during the chant and stay for as long as you wish. The public is welcome to participate and there is no charge for this event. |
Stroke Awareness and Prevention |
May 15, 2010
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Everyone is invited to attend a free presentation by Dr. Lisa Yanase on Stroke Awareness and Prevention on May 15, Saturday, at 11:00 in the basement of the Oregon Buddhist Temple. Dr. Yanase is a member of OBT, a neurologist and the Director of the Stroke Center at Providence. Areas concerning diet, exercise, and living a healthy life style will be covered. |
Shakespeare: A Buddhist Perspective |
May 15, 2010
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Join us for a seminar and discussion Shakespeare: A Buddhist Perspective. |
 Dharma School Rummage Sale |
July 16 & 17, 2010
OBT |
Dharma School's annual rummage sale. Come early for the best selection. |
 Spaghetti Bingo | Saturday July 17, 2010 |
OBT ONLY EVENT. OBT Dharma School's annual fundraiser. Come for a fun night of delicious spaghetti and fun "white elephant" bingo. Adult: Price TBD, Children/Seniors: Price TBD, Family: Price TBD (please purchase pre-sale tickets to facilitate food purchasing) Menu: green salad, spaghetti (regular or whole wheat) with choice of sauce (meat or vegetarian), garlic bread, beverage, and dessert. Bring at least one wrapped white elephant prize ("adult", "child-girl", "child-boy" labels optional) per person for the Bingo prizes. |
2010 Dharma School Summer Day Camp |
July 27 - 30, 2010 |
OBT is holding a summer day camp for children age 5 - 11. This year's camp theme is Buddhist Music from Settaku to Taiko. Camp runs Tuesday July 27 - Friday July 30. Registration is required. Enrollment is limited to 20 children.Cost is $30/child or $50/family, and includes light lunch. |
Obonfest 2010Obonfest 2010 Event Flyer |
August 7, 2010 4:00 - 9:00 pmOBT OBT Event Public Welcome |
Obon is an annual Japanese festival commemorating one's ancestors. Traditionally it was believed that each year during Obon, the ancestors' spirits return to this world to visit their relatives. For Obon, lanterns are hung in front of houses to guide the spirits, obon dances (bon odori) are performed, graves are visited and food offerings are made at house altars and temples. OBT holds an Obon festival every year on the first Saturday of August. There is entertainment, bon odori (open to anybody), children's area and food and gifts are available for purchase.Dance lessons to learn the traditional Obon dances will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the temple beginning on July 20 and running for 3 weeks until August 5. Lessons are free and all are welcome Once again our Obonfest will feature Commemorative Lanterns. Order your lantern today. |
 Dharma School's Fall Ohigan in the Park | Sunday September 12, 201010:00 am - 1:00 pm Kenilworth Park, SE 34th & SE Holgate Blvd, Portland |
Our annual all-temple picnic celebrating the start of the Dharma School year and the coming Autumn. This event will take place at Kenilworth Park located at SE 34th Ave & SE Holgate Blvd. We will have a short service at 10:00 am, followed by a potluck breakfast and fun activities for the children. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided as well as paper plates and eating utensils. |
 Sukiyaki Bazaar |
Sunday October 3, 2010
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Our annual Sukiyaki Bazaar will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. The menu will feature beef and vegetarian sukiyaki ($7), chow mein ($6) and chicken bento ($7). There will also be an omiyage (gift) shop, a snack bar and a produce stand. In the hondo (chapel) there will be ikebana and calligraphy displays.Pre-order form Pre-orders are not necessary but highly recommended to ensure availability of your selection. Please submit orders by September 20, 2010. Link to flyer |
The Psychological Benefits of Buddhist Teaching and Practice |
November 13, 2010
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Join us for a seminar The Psychological Benefits of Buddhist Teaching and Practice. |
All Night Nembutsu Chant |
December 4 - 5, 2010
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In commemoration of Bodhi Day, Buddha’s enlightenment, we will hold an all-night chanting session starting at 8:15 pm on Saturday, December 4, 2010 and ending at 9:00 am on Sunday December 5. You can come anytime during the chant and stay for as long as you wish. During the course of the night, we will be doing several variations on nembutsu chanting. All are welcome. |
 Mochitsuki |
Saturday December 11, 2010
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OBT makes mochi in December every year to sell to members and friends of the temple. If you are an able-bodied person age 14 to 100 then we need you to help us to cook, grind, knead and form 600 pounds of mochi rice. Pre-orders for your mochi are due by December 9, 2010. Cost is TBD. Mochi may be picked up at the temple on December 11, 2010.Link to order form >Link to duty roster |
