In a chaotic world dominated by conflicting interests, both personal and global, Buddhism brings an awareness in our deepest being of the oneness of universal life. Jodo Shinshu Buddhism embraces the compassion of Amida Buddha, giving us the strength to embrace life and live with respect and understanding. Our vision is to create a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as a way of life throughout Canada.
January 2012
Last year was truly a difficult year. I had hoped that from April, we could conduct an exciting memorial for Shinran Shonin. However, the March disaster changed everything. READ MORE...
January 2012
Although we are fortunate to be living in a country where we can begin the New Year with a sense of anticipation, the reality is that there are many throughout the world who are not as fortunate.
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Preparations are now underway for the 15th annual World Buddhist Women's Convention to be held in Calgary in 2015. Updates to follow. SEE THE CANADIAN DELEGATION IN KYOTO 2011...
Sept. 29, Steveston BC
The west coast observed its memorial observance with the attendance by Shimmon Kojun Ohtani. READ MORE...
Sept. 23, Vancouver BC
Find out how you can learn more about Buddhism online and under the guidance of recognized Jodo Shinshu leaders.
JSBTC Welcomes a new Bishop
April 30, Toronto ON
At the 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada, a new Socho (Bishop-Head Minister) was announced. Socho Grant Ikuta (front centre) becomes the first Canadian-born minister to lead his own country.
READ MORE ABOUT THE 2011 AGM...
Canadians Honour Shinran
May 15, Kyoto Japan
People from across Canada gathered in Kyoto for the 750th Memorial Celebration for Shinran Shonin. It was the chance of a lifetime to be at this special event.
MORE FROM KYOTO...
Monshu Koshin Ohtani, has written a book that is available in English for the first time. "The Buddha's Wish for the World" is dedicated to the 750th memorial of Shinran Shonin.
READ AN EXCERPT...
Interested in learning more about the religion called the "best religion suited for life in North America." The Calgary Buddhist Temple has put together a great guide available for downloading.
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Welcome to
the
Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of
Canada
We are a group
of Canadians that are followers of the Jodo
Shinshu "Shin" sect of Buddhism. The JSBTC is
affiliated with the Nishi Hongwanji
of Kyoto,
Japan, the mother temple of the Jodo Shinshu
(True Pure Land) sect of Buddhism. The sect
follows the teachings of Shinran
Shonin (1173 -
1262). It is a teaching wherein we are
endowed with the ultimate goal of
Enlightenment symbolized as the Pure Land.
As
Shin Buddhists, we seek to be humble and
sincere in words and in deeds, to be
responsible citizens of our society and to
share with others the teachings of Jodo
Shinshu.
If you have questions you can either
contact
us, or
contact one of the temples in
Canada. We hope
that this site will give you a brief
understanding of our sect of
Buddhism.
Special Message
To commemorate the occasion of Shinran's 750th, his Eminence, Monshu Koshin Ohtani sends a video message to Canadians. WATCH MORE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL...
The Jodo Shinshu Buddhist
Temples of Canada (formerly Buddhist Churches of
Canada) was established in 1933.
It is the oldest Buddhist organization in Canada and
has steadily grown from the western shores of British
Columbia to as far east as Montreal.
Everyone is welcome to visit any of
our temples across
Canada.
We wish you well on your quest for
knowledge.