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Eastern Buddhist League Conference - EBL 2024

Butsudan Making Kit - In person – $40.00
Add on to EBL 2024: Assemble your handcrafted Butsudan kit in the company of Dharma friends on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 am. Limited to the first 25 guests. Families are encouraged to share one.
EBL 2024 Admission Ticket - In Person – $150.00
Join us in person at Ekoji Buddhist Temple for EBL 2024. Ticket includes speaker events, breakfast Sat. and Sun., lunch Sat. and Sangha activities. Does not include Butsudan or Washington DC tour.
EBL 2024 Early Bird - In person – $125.00
Join us in person at Ekoji Buddhist Temple for EBL 2024. Ticket includes speaker events, breakfast Sat. and Sun., lunch Sat. and Sangha activities. Does not include Butsudan or Washington DC tour.
EBL Late Registration - In Person – $175.00
Join us in person at Ekoji Buddhist Temple for EBL 2024. Ticket includes speaker events, breakfast Sat. and Sun., lunch Sat. and Sangha activities. Does not include Butsudan making activity (+$40).
EBL Zoom Ticket - No early bird pricing – $75.00
Reserve your Zoom seat for EBL 2024 before they are gone. Limited to the first 95 guests. Ticket includes Zoom access to opening service, keynote speaker, Saturday afternoon workshop, Sunday service and Dharma discussion group.
Student Ticket - In person – $75.00
Full time high school and college students only who wish to attend the EBL in person.

Eastern Buddhist League Conference 2024: Gratitude is Timeless
Early Bird Registration Ends July 31st!

Theme: Reconnect, reflect, and cultivate gratitude for the past, present, and future of the Eastern District.

Dates: Friday, Oct 18 - Sunday, Oct 20, 2024 (Hybrid Event - In-person and Livestream)

Location: Ekoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax Station, VA (with some events at the Fair Oaks Marriott)

ZOOM INFO:

EBL Opening Service with Rev. Ron Miyamura - Open to All - 9 a.m. ET, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024

Eastern Buddhist League Conference - Registered Guests Only - 10 a.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 - Check your inbox for reminders with Zoom link

EBL Closing Service - Rev. Patti Nakai - Open to All - 11 a.m. ET, Sunday, October, 20, 2024 (use the link below to register for the Zoom):

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Friday, October 18th: in person only

Saturday, October 19th: in person and livestream via Zoom

8:00 AM: Walking Meditation in the Garden of the Three Treasures
8:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Young Buddhist Association
9:00 AM: Hybrid Opening Service led by Rev. Ron Miyamura
10:00 AM: Keynote Address by Dr. Scott Mitchell from the Institute for Buddhist Studies
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Gratitude Workshop with Rev. Kenji Akahoshi (Retired BCA Minister)
2:45 PM: Nen Daiko Presentation by Maya Horio
3:45 PM: Break
7:00 PM: Book Discussion (Fair Oaks Marriott)

Sunday, October 20th: in person and livestream via Zoom

8:30 AM: Walking Meditation in the Garden of the Three Treasures
8:30 AM: Continental Breakfast sponsored by the Minister's Assistants
9:30 AM: Butsudan Making Activity led by Brian Tsuchiya & Dharma School Service (+$40)
11:00 AM: Sunday Service led by Rev. Patti Nakai, Buddhist Temple of Chicago
12:00 PM: Dharma Discussion Group led by Andrea Chapman
12:30 PM: Luncheon in the Sangha Hall

Registration:

Save money! Early bird registration ends July 31st.
Price increases to $150 on August 1st. Children under 12 admitted free with adult ticket purchase. No refunds will be given for this event.

Accommodation:

Discounted hotel room block available at the Fair Oaks Marriott. Use this link to reserve your room before Sept. 18: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1712856328538&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Transportation provided between Fair Oaks Marriott hotel and temple by temple representatives

More Information:

Questions?

Ekoji Buddhist Temple is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 6500 Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039 (703) 239-0500