CBE E-News
January 2022

Happy New Year!

Reminder:
CBE Virtual Programs start Jan. 8th & 9th!
Remember to register for the BCA JAMS link - See below

Dear Friends,

We are eager to start our 2022 CBE virtual programs tomorrow, Saturday, January 8th, with a workshop by Kiyo Masuda -- a gathering especially for grandparents, parents/guardians, ministers/teachers, and all who love "making Dharma connections through children's books.

The following day, Sunday, January 9th, join us for the virtual premiere of the 2022 BCA JAMS, a celebration of multi-generational youth coordinated by CBE Youth Coordinator, Koichi Mizushima.
Please support our sangha talent! Register here for the register here to receive the special YouTube link.

On January 22nd, Rev. Marvin Harada will share his "Reflections on the 

See below for more details and save the dates for exciting February offerings as well.

Thanks to each of you for your support and generosity. As always, your questions, suggestions and ideas for future programs are always welcome.

Gassho/With palms together,

CBE Staff

JANUARY 2022
CBE Virtual Programs Continue
CBE SOFA Series
(Seminars Online For All)
Two Saturdays: Jan. 8th & Jan. 22nd, 11 am - 1 pm (Pacific Time)
Register for free Zoom link ~ Donations are welcome
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Saturday, January 8, 2022 
11 am - 1 pm (PST)

MAKING THE DHARMA CONNECTION:
Buddhism & Children’s Books

A Workshop for Parents/Guardians, Grandparents,
Teachers & Ministers

Guest Speaker:
KIYO MASUDA
Education Resource Specialist


Donations are gratefully accepted.
 
Contact: cbe@bcahq.org (510) 809-1460   
 
 
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Saturday, January 22, 2022 
11 am - 1 pm (PST)

Reflections on the
Life & Work of Rev. Gyomay Kubose

Rev. Gyomay Kubose is the author of EVERYDAY SUCHNESS: Essays on Everyday Living (1967), and other works.

Guest Speaker:
REV. MARVIN HARADA
BCA Bishop


Donations are gratefully accepted.
 
Contact: cbe@bcahq.org (510) 809-1460   
 
 
BCA JAMS 2022!
Jodo Shinshu Artists & Musicians Showcase

Sunday, January 9, 2022
1 pm (PST)

Note: To receive the specialYouTube link
https://forms.gle/28GMBRR3Do9Hgo3V9

Join us in celebrating BCA talent from youth of all ages.
Support our sangha talent at the online premiere and share!

FEBRUARY 2022


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Saturday, February 5, 2022 
11 am - 1 pm (PT)


Finding the Antidote to Greed,
the first of the Three Poisons

Addressing drug and alcohol addiction & introducing a Dharma Recovery Program

The first in a series of in-depth lectures and interactive discussions on the three poisons: Greed, Anger & Ignorance


Guest Speakers:
Dr. Michael Conway
Shin Buddhist Studies Department,
Otani University, Kyoto.

DeeDee Just 
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist &
Member, Vista Buddhist Temple.

Moderator: Rev. Marvin Harada

Presented by the
CBE Every Day Buddhism (EDB) Committee



Donations are gratefully accepted.
 
Contact: cbe@bcahq.org (510) 809-1460   
 






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Saturday, February 26, 2022 
11 am - 1 pm (PT)

UEN NO CHISHI*
"My Revered Teachers"
  • Rev. Haruyoshi Kusada
  • Rev. Takamaro Shigaraki
  • Rev. Jitsuen Kakehashi

Reflections by Guest Speaker:
Rev. Dr. David Ryoe Matsumoto

(Presented in English)

In this special lecture, titled “UEN NO CHISHIKI” (有縁の知識), Rev. Dr. David Ryoe Matsumoto, shares his reflections and memorializes his “Revered Teachers:” Rev. Haruyoshi Kusada, Rev. Takamaro Shigaraki, and Rev. Jitsuen Kakehashi.
Currently the president of the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) and George and Sakaye Aratani Professor of Contemporary Shin Buddhist Studies, Rev. Matsumoto served as the resident minister of Berkeley Buddhist Temple for many years with Rev. Kusada as a mentor; and is the translator of Bearer of the Light: the Life and Thought of Rennyo, by Jitsuen Kakehashi; and A Life of Awakening: heart of the Shin Buddhist Path, by Takamaro Shigaraki.


Donations are gratefully accepted.

Contact: cbe@bcahq.org (510) 809-1460

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CBE Japanese Seminar:
日本語セミナー

浄土真宗をたとえると? 
桑原 浄信




Sushi Making at Home

Guest Chef Koichi Mizushima
Learn practical and delectable tips on preparing sushi at home. See text below the video for recipe. Enjoy!


Thank you for your generous donations to support CBE.
Donations are received by the BCA Endowment Foundation
to benefit CBE programs.
Online donations may be made at this link.

Checks are also welcome,
made payable to "BCA Endowment Foundation"
with a check memo: "CBE."
Mail to BCA Endowment Foundation:
1710 Octavia St., San Francisco, CA 94109