October 2009
With school back into session, we are reminded that Fall is immediately around the corner and that the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada Day is before us.
David Major of the Buddhist
Temple of Southern Alberta (left) and Dave Ohori, President
of the JSBTC (right)
The JSBTC (formerly the
Buddhist Churches of Canada) Day, held annually in October,
marks the founding of this national organization that
brings all Jodo Shinshu followers together in one
encompassing group through which we can draw upon each
other’s strength and wisdom. This organization was founded
in October, 1974. The JSBTC is the official organization by
which the mother temple, the Nishi Hongwanji, can support
the efforts of the Jodo Shinshu followers in Canada.
JSBTC Day also gives all of us the opportunity to
commemorate and express our gratitude to the pioneers and
other past members who were very active in the propagation
of Buddhism in Canada.
The selection of the service date to commemorate this
occasion is flexible and can be held on a day that is
suitable for each temple. As in the past, the donations
received at the temples from this very special JSBTC Day go
toward the continued education of our present and future
ministers and other initiatives deemed important by the
National Board. Indeed, without the support from
contributors there would be a financial challenge for the
Board to undertake programs.
Please note that to be environmentally friendly, JSBTC Day
Konshi envelopes will not be printed. Donations can be
brought to the temple or cheques payable to JSBTC can be
sent to:
Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada
11786 Fentiman Place, Richmond, B.C.
V7E 6M6
I am sure you will learn more
about the significance of JSBTC Day by listening to your
minister. We look forward to your attendance and support on
this very special Day.
In Gassho,
Dave Ohori, President