Manitoba Buddhist Temple
A Buddhist temple in the Jodo Shinshu tradition
"The fruit of silence is shinjin.
The fruit of shinjin is nembutsu. The fruit of nembutsu
is loving kindness.
The fruit of loving kindness is service. The fruit of
service is peace. The fruit of peace is
silence."
A large crowd
gathers at the Manitoba Buddhist Temple for the
Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial Service
NEW! Obon Service
The cemetary visitation schedule is listed in the right column. Sunday, July 11 at 4:00pm is Obon and will be the last service before our summer break. If you cannot make it, we hope to see you again in the fall. Services resume on September 12.
The cemetary visitation schedule is listed in the right column. Sunday, July 11 at 4:00pm is Obon and will be the last service before our summer break. If you cannot make it, we hope to see you again in the fall. Services resume on September 12.
NEW! Sensei's Dharma Message
April 25
When we recite the Triple Treasure we use
the words Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Buddha
declared that to see him was to see the Dharma
and to see the Dharma was to see him. The two
were inseparable. But what about Sangha?
READ SENSEI ULRICH'S MONTHLY MESSAGE...
April 25
READ SENSEI ULRICH'S MONTHLY MESSAGE...
NEW! Shinran 750th Service
A congregation of over one-hundred people
gathered at the Manitoba Buddhist Temple for
the 750th Memorial Celebration of Shinran
Shonin on June 13, 2010.
PHOTOS AND MORE...
PHOTOS AND MORE...
NEW! Earth
Prayer
Read a tribute to the planet earth:
"Touching you
gently, we pray that we may become
peace-bringers and life-bringers so
that our home in its journey
around the Sun not become a sterile and
lonely place."
ENJOY THE ENTIRE POEM...
Read a tribute to the planet earth:
ENJOY THE ENTIRE POEM...
NEW! Join us on
Facebook
Be a part of the conversation, ask
questions and participate.
HERE'S AN INVITATION...
HERE'S AN INVITATION...
Jodo Shinshu Online
The teaching of Jodo Shinshu, with its
deep reflection on human existence and the
realization of dynamic dharma, has fascinated
people around the world. In response, the
Honpa Hongwanji has established a
correspondence course.
READ MORE IN THE EDITOR'S BLOG...
READ MORE IN THE EDITOR'S BLOG...
Sutra Chanting
Sutra chanting is a distinct practise in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, in which the words of the Buddha are to read aloud with one's innermost heart in praising the virtues of Amida Buddha.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHANTING...
Sutra chanting is a distinct practise in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, in which the words of the Buddha are to read aloud with one's innermost heart in praising the virtues of Amida Buddha.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHANTING...
September 2009
The head of Jodo Shinshu, Monshu Koshin Ohtani, has written a new book. "The Buddha's Wish for the World" is dedicated to the 750th memorial of Shinran Shonin and includes a foreword by world-renowned Buddhist scholar, Professor Robert Thurman.
READ MORE IN THE EDITOR'S BLOG...
Bodhi Day Gala Dinner
December 12
December 12
Special thanks to
Chef Lau Young and his amazing staff for a
wonderful evening of culinary delight.
SEE PHOTOS FROM THE
BODHI DAY GALA...
Latest Posts on the Editor's
Blog
The Future of Buddhism
A new series on the web explores the future of Buddhism in North America and the world.
Message from Monshu
Ohtani Koshin
Upon the occasion of the 750th Memorial for Shinan Shonin in Canada, The Monshu, Ohtani Koshin prepared this message of gratitude of the past and hope for the future.
Dalai Lama Asks Priests to Produce Buddhist Scientists
His Holiness the Dalai Lama said Japan with its highly developed scientific knowledge combined with its ancient Buddhist tradition can produce Buddhist scientists.
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Join us for discussion on Tibetan Buddhism and its place in the world today on Saturday, June 12 @ 7:00pm.
Shinran Shonin’s Wish for Us and the World
The Buddhist Churches of America's celebrated their 750th Memorial Observance of Shinran Shonin. Watch the keynote address by Rev. Dr. Kenneth Tanaka.
Stand with Suu Kyi
Although she is imprisoned, Suu Kyi's message of hope and dignity remains strong. Show your support for her and human rights in Myanmar.
Meditation
An informal poll was taken last fall at the temple. Many people requested meditation. Although it is not a Jodo Shinshu tradition, North Americans have shown an interest in practising it.
CATCH UP IN OUR ARCHIVE OF "EDITOR'S BLOG" POSTS AND FIND LINKS TO OTHER BUDDHIST BLOGGERS.
The Future of Buddhism
A new series on the web explores the future of Buddhism in North America and the world.
Upon the occasion of the 750th Memorial for Shinan Shonin in Canada, The Monshu, Ohtani Koshin prepared this message of gratitude of the past and hope for the future.
Dalai Lama Asks Priests to Produce Buddhist Scientists
His Holiness the Dalai Lama said Japan with its highly developed scientific knowledge combined with its ancient Buddhist tradition can produce Buddhist scientists.
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Join us for discussion on Tibetan Buddhism and its place in the world today on Saturday, June 12 @ 7:00pm.
Shinran Shonin’s Wish for Us and the World
The Buddhist Churches of America's celebrated their 750th Memorial Observance of Shinran Shonin. Watch the keynote address by Rev. Dr. Kenneth Tanaka.
Stand with Suu Kyi
Although she is imprisoned, Suu Kyi's message of hope and dignity remains strong. Show your support for her and human rights in Myanmar.
Meditation
An informal poll was taken last fall at the temple. Many people requested meditation. Although it is not a Jodo Shinshu tradition, North Americans have shown an interest in practising it.
CATCH UP IN OUR ARCHIVE OF "EDITOR'S BLOG" POSTS AND FIND LINKS TO OTHER BUDDHIST BLOGGERS.
Manitoba Buddhist Temple
39 Tecumseh Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3E 0J8
(204) 774-9267
Free parking is available in the Health Sciences Centre parking lot 'H' across from the Temple, near Notre Dame Ave. during weekend and weeknight activities.
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