Shinran passed away almost 750 years ago. It is a Buddhist tradition to conduct memorial services every 50 years.
The Hongwanji will be commemorating this event between April 2011 and January 2012. All BCA members are encouraged to travel to Japan in 2011. Members from the overseas Hongwanji districts, including the BCA, can partipate in special services at the Hongwanji in May 2011. These special services will coincide with the 14th World Federation of Buddhist Women's Associations Convention scheduled for May 16-17.
I'm interesting in taking a couple of groups to Japan for these services. Hold for more details later.
In addition, the BCA, districs and temples are encouraged to hold servies and other activities inlcuding district-wide family conferences in 2010 and 2011. The national 750th Memorial Service will be held in February 2010.
To join in the worldwide celebration, the BCA National Council at its annual meeting in Portland this yeasr approved a $400,000 gift to the Hongwanji. This comes to $25 per person, however, each person is asked to give generously through your temple.
Donatoin envelopes are available at each temple. Please make your contribution.
(from a recent letter sent by the BCA.)
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