Monday, February 25, 2008

Nirvana Day

Its been awhile since I posted. I'm still doing some research on the sites and places I visited in Kyoto back in November... I want to make sure my posts are accurate.

Last week, it was our service for "Nirvana Day." It is the day that Sakyamuni Buddha died. It is a major event, but not the significant day for our religion. That day, of course, is what we call "Bodhi Day," the Day of Enlightenment, and that we celebrate with a service in December.

It is possible to confuse the two events. But as Buddhists, we do not need proof of the Enlightenment on Sakyamuni's passing. His teachings after gaining Enlightenment (or Awareness) shows us how.

Next week is the National Council Meeting for the BCA. It should be an important meeting for the future of our religion in the U.S.