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63rd Annual Northwest Buddhist Convention

Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple is looking forward to hosting the next convention February 12-14, 2010. Our theme is in keeping with the Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial, "Yononaka Annon Nare"; "May Peace and Tranquility Prevail Throughout the World".

We are happy to have Rev. Dr. Nobuo Haneda as our honored guest. He has served as dean and head professor at IBS (1984-1985), a researcher at the Numata Center (1987-1997), and is currently the director of the Maida Center for Buddhism.

We also have the priviledge of having Socho Ogui present at the convention along with our other NW Ministers. Their help will be invaluable in presenting a meaningful workshop schedule.

The Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express are the "official host hotels" but you are welcome to stay anywhere you choose. Details will be included with the registration packet which will be released soon. There are no activities planned at the hotels themselves.

The Friday registration will be held at the Temple. The Friday night NW Ministers and NWDC meetings will be held at or near the Temple. Saturday and Sunday schedule will all take place at Four Rivers Cultural Center. FRCC has a museum, part of which has Japanese American items on display including a tea room and a representation of an internment barrack. Admission to this museum is included with your registration.

We'll be having a "Peace and Tranquility Group Art Project" that all are welcome to participate in. You'll have to come to convention to see what this is all about and to witness the project as it takes shape.

Registration deadline is January 15, 2010. We are asking that each Temple designate a contact person to assemble and submit the registrations to us as a group. Registration fees are as follows:

Adult	$97
Youth/Student (6th grade - college)	$75
Children (K-5th)	$60
Children (age 3 - preschool)	$45
Banquet only	$50

Please note that the Sunday bento box lunch is included in your registration.

Transportation to/from the Boise Airport will be available by request. While we depend on the chartered buses to transport the delegates to FRCC Saturday and Sunday mornings, and back to the hotel Saturday night, we will have transportation available for delegates outside their bus' schedule or for delegates without transportation otherwise to/from FRCC.

After you receive the registration packet, if you have questions please don't hesitate to call or email Mike Iseri at 541 889-8691 or mikeiseri@fmtc.com. If I can't answer the question, I'll refer it to someone who can. We'll see you in Ontario!

BCA 21st Century Campaign

The BCA 21st Century Campaign continues to go forward in an attempt to secure the future of Jodo Shinshu in America.

Since moving to the Jodo Shinshu Center, the IBS has enjoyed a growth in the number of students. At the August 15th Trustee Meeting, it was announced that in the fall 2008 Semester, there are 14 IBS students and 29 students from the Graduate Theological Union attending Buddhist classes. There is the establishment of a chaplaincy program at IBS through association with two Buddhist Chaplain Centers. A major step has been taken to work toward the accreditation with the Western Association of Colleges and Universities.

The Center for Buddhist Education continues to develop strong programs for BCA members. In a month, four or five programs are presented with great response from the BCA membership at large. Programs for youth, Dharma School students and teachers, young adults, temple leaders are being conducted.

There is activity and growth because the BCA has a campus which focuses and enhances the programs being conducted.

The members of the Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple have always supported the educational programs of the BCA. Our temple members have been strong supporters of the BCA 21st Century Campaign. Some members continue to donate over and above their original pledge. We are grateful to all members who have contributed to the great cause of educational programs at the Jodo Shinshu Center.

The campaign continues. We ask all of our IOBT members to participate in the great endeavor of securing the future of our Buddhist Teaching in the United States. Please support the campaign.

Rev. Joshin Dennis Fujimoto

Pure Land Joggers and Striders

Pure Land Joggers and Striders (PLJS) is a club for runners, walkers, and anyone else who might stretch and exert a muscle or two during the course of the week. The IOBT Chapter of the Pure Land Joggers and Striders will be starting up this spring. Stay tuned for further information in the next few months, or contact Rev. Fujimoto at 208.707.2021

Meditation Seminar

Meditation Sessions (Shin Buddhist Seiza) Sitting and Walking Meditation, are being offered at IOBT on Thursday Evenings from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. and on Sunday Mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. The fee is $5.00 per session for non members.

Members of the Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple practice Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, which originated in twelfth century Japan. The Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple was dedicated in 1947. The public is also invited to visit and join Sunday Services. Children's Dharma School Service is at 10:30 a.m.; Adult Service is at 11:00 a.m.

63rd Annual Northwest Buddhist Convention

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