Hello, November
- Oregon Buddhist Temple
- Nov 9
- 2 min read
Hello
We hope you are able to stay warm and dry as we are getting into the chillier rainier weather of Pacific Northwest!
We have been very fortunate to have had two wonderful guest speakers in the first half of November. On November 2, We welcomed back Dr.Satsuki Ina to share Dharma messages. Dr.Ina shared her experiences with Tsuru for Solidarity, and shared her thoughts on how our community is just like the Golden Chain, and that we need to keep our link bright and strong.
November 9th was our Eitaikyo Special Service, when we honor those people who have passed to keep the Jodo Shinshu alive and relevant for us. Rev. Vonn Magnin (Arizona Buddhist Temple) was our guest minister. (Welcome Back!) Rev. Magnin encouraged us to think of all the predecessors, many generations of people who has relayed Pureland Buddhism, as we sat together at the temple that moment.
Both Dr.Ina and Rev.Magnin led the Dharma Exchange after the services, for a more casual chat with the sangha - Along with amazing refreshment November toban had been preparing.
We were very fortunate and grateful to have had two amazing guests to share Dharma messages.
We have quite a few events coming up - please check out the pages for events for detail!
Throughout November and December, OBT has decided to do Food Drive for Oregon Food Bank. When you come to the temple, please consider bringing some non perishable food you can share. We will be taking collected food to Oregon Food Bank. Details on what types of food is appreciated, is on the page :
Saturday, Nov.15 Path to Plenty Walk
Let us walk together with sangha and local Buddhist groups to raise awareness for world hunger. Please register from the link on the page.
Sunday, Nov.16 Shotsuki Hoyo / Monthly Memorial Service for November
This is a monthly memorial service for those who have passed away in the month of November. Rev. Ron Kobata will be conducting this service.
Saturday, Nov.22 CRAFT FAIR !
Our annual craft fair is so much fun - we have amazing vendors and snack bars! :-)
Please come do your holiday shopping at OBT Craft Fair and support local artists!
Saturday, Dec.6 Bodhi Day Evening Service (6pm)
This is one of the few evening services we have! And is followed by Potluck! Come to the temple at night time and share some delicious dishes with the sangha!!
Sunday, Dec.14 MOCHITSUKI - No Sunday Service
Our mochi is always SO good!! Come volunteer and see how mochi is prepared!
Order form is at the temple, and also on the page in the link.
