Buddhism 1-2-3
Buddhism 1-2-3 is a Wednesday night Zoom class, led by Certified Minister’s Assistant Bill Teague and other Minister’s Assistants and Dharma Friends.
Buddhism 1-2-3 is the Temple’s Wednesday night informal and open class that includes chanting, meditation, and Dharma discussion. The 1-2-3 of the title refers to the three Jewels of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, and other groupings of three. Sessions typically run from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Zoom Login. To request the login for the Wednesday night session, please email the Temple, and in this link Bill Teague is copied as the volunteer managing some of the logistics of the Zoom sessions.
Other opportunities to learn more about Buddhism at the Temple include Buddhism Zero and Intro to Buddhism.
Note: Chanting and meditation are currently available at the Temple in these formats:
CHANTING: Sunday Chanting Class. Ministerial Assistants Rev. Laverne Imori and Rev. Maribeth Smith host a chanting session most Sundays at 9:15 a.m., before the Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Please email the Temple for more information.
Here’s a photo of the class from the pandemic when we met by Zoom.
MEDITATION: Most Wednesday nights at Buddhism 1-2-3. Sessions are live via Zoom.
VIDEO on MEDITATION: Guided Meditation with Kenji Sensei. Our retired minister, Rev. Kenji Akahoshi, posted this video for people looking for a guided meditation..
Major services each month include chants led by our Ordained or Certified Minister’s Assistants, when not led by our Supervising Minister, Rev. Gregory Gibbs, or guest speakers from other Temples.