All are welcome to join our Annual Dharma Exchange with Bishop Marvin Harada of the Buddhist Churches of America and Professor Hebbar of IBAA.
Date: Saturday, January 10, 6pm to 9 pm ET
Location: Ekoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81917528485
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Event Schedule:
Welcome notes
IBAA event welcome by Prof.Hebbar
Ekoji welcome by Bishop Harada
Triple Refuges
Prof. Hebbar, organizer of the IBAA meetings, will request the Triple Refuges and Five Precepts in Pali
Ven. Uparatana (Chairman, IBAA) will grant the Triple Refuges and Five Precepts in Pali
Opening chantings
Pali chanting by Ven. Uparatana
Japanese Buddhist (Jodo Shin) chanting by Bishop Harada
Korean Buddhist chanting by Ven. Dr. Jinwol
Tibetan Buddhist chanting by Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin
Dharma Talks
Dhamma Talk by Ven. Uparatana (Theravada)
Dharma Talk by Bishop Harada (Mahayana)
Dharma Talk by Khenpo Tsultrim (Vajrayana)
Talks on Buddhism by lay scholars
Talk on Buddhism by Prof.Jackson
Talk on Buddhism by Mr. Wilson Hurley (Director, Mahayana Sutra & Tantra Center)
Talk (power-point presentation) on Buddhism by Prof.Hebbar
New Year's Protection chant blessing
Prof. Hebbar will request the Paritta (protection blessing) chanting in Pali from Ven. Uparatana
Ven. Uparatana will recite the Paritta chanting in Pali
Concluding chantings
Pali chanting by Ven. Uparatana
Japanese Buddhist (Jodo Shin) chanting by Bishop Harada
Korean Buddhist chanting by Ven. Dr. Jinwol
Chinese Buddhist chanting by Ven. Heng Yuan
Tibetan Buddhist chanting by Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin
Thank you notes by Bishop Harada and Prof.Hebbar
Group Photo
Refreshments