Best Parts of BCA Natl. Conf. Meeting: Free for You Feb. 17
Our national organization, the BCA (Buddhist Churches of America) is offering virtual workshops all day on Saturday, February 17 as part of its annual National Conference Meeting (NCM). These Saturday events are free and open to everyone. The workshops cover some of the more interesting topics of the entire Conference. See below.
(Later the BCA NCM will conduct its business meetings in person in Sacramento, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 22-24. BTSD will be represented by Rev. Gregory Gibbs, LuAnn Lee, and Bill Teague.)
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (All use same Zoom login)
8:30 am to 9:15 am
9:30 am to 11:00 am
11:15 am to 12 noon
Lunch Break
1:00 pm to 1:50 pm
2:00 pm to 2:50 pm
3:00 pm to 3:50 pm
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
President’s Meeting with Terri Omori, BCA President
Town Hall Session moderated by Rev. Marvin Harada, Bishop, BCA, and facilitated by your BCA Leaders.
BCA Task Force Presentation, hosted by Rev. Marvin Harada, Bishop, BCA, with Gregg Krech, Todo Institute author and therapist, on Buddhism and Spiritual and Psychological Well-Being. (Background.)
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Propagation and Membership*
Ministerial Affairs*
Social Welfare*
Endowment Foundation*
* Session leaders TBA
Note: Call or email the Temple if you need the Zoom link.
OTHER FREE DIGITAL EVENTS at BCA NCM
IBS Symposium – Saturday, February 24 – 3:00 PM
Dr. Scott Mitchell from the Institute of Buddhist Studies will discuss his new book, The Making of American Buddhism. He will be in conversation with Rev. Takashi Miyaji from the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church. The program will be streamed to the public and can be found on the BCA website: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddhistChurchesofAmerica/streams
Eitaikyo Service – Sunday, February 25 – 10:00 AM
The Eitaikyo Service will be both in-person and virtual. The service will be streamed to the public via the following BCA website link: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddhistChurchesofAmerica/streams
NOTE ALSO
Panda Express Fundraiser
Please take advantage of the Panda Express Fundraiser as shown below. Funds raised benefit both the BCA and the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS).
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction is open now, and will close on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. Items can be viewed at 32auctions.com/dharmaforward. The link also provides more background on the goals of the fundraiser to benefit the BCA and IBS. Twenty-nine items in all are now in bidding for a fraction of their final cost.
Your support of both fundraisers will be greatly appreciated.
This Just In: From Our Hosts
In a recent email to Temple Presidents, the 2024 BCA NCM Planning Committee shared how much it appreciates the opportunity to serve the BCA community. They close with this: “The Sangha from our seven Northern California District Temples look forward to seeing you soon! In Gassho, Embracing the Dharma with Hope and Joy.”
Signed, Northern California District NCM Planning Committee
