Buddhism 1-2-3
Dharma Topics
August 5, 12, 19, 26
Via Zoom

Kenji Sensei supplied these notes about our topics for August as follows.

In August, our Sunday video Dharma talks will follow this general pattern.

Aug. 2 - Different levels of truth and reality. Belief & actuality. Religion & life/death.
Aug. 9 - Buddha’s awakening and teachings on self and the universe.
Aug.16 - Shinran’s path for ordinary people to awaken to life’s gifts.
Aug. 23 - How we might live Shin Buddhism in contemporary America.

Buddhism 1-2-3 offers participants the opportunity to discuss, clarify, and actualize how these issues might guide us.

Aug. 5 - ordinary truth – TRUE REALITY

What are we doing here?  What is our purpose in life?
What truths guide our ordinary life?  Do they extend to a higher level?
Do we need religion? 

Aug. 12 - Shakyamuni Buddha

What are the essential messages of the Buddha?
What are the sources of these truths?
How does Buddhism differ from some Western religions?  

Aug. 19 - Shinran’s Shin Buddhism

How does Shin differ from other sects and religions?
What is our practice? 

Aug.26-        Living Shin Buddhism

What are Shin’s guides to life?
Are we passive or actively engaged to TRUE REALITY?