"Friends of Shinnyo-en and the Nirvana Sutra"- a Shinnyo-en New York Community Event

A semi-public event focusing on the Nirvana Sutra will be held on Friday, June 15th, from 6pm~9pm. 

The Nirvana Sutra is the Shakyamuni Buddha's final teaching.  It is also the core scripture of Shinnyo Buddhism.

NOTES:
This event is open to invited guests and Shinnyo practitioners (who make a reservation with the temple office).  We will take reservations while spaces last.  The venue will be shared at a later date with those who have registered.  Attendees must be able to speak and communicate effectively in English.  
* Fundamentally, this event is to benefit those who do not have access to any Japanese materials on the Nirvana sutra, both inside and outside of Shinnyo-en.
* Shinnyo practitioners can invite any guest they wish to bring.  Sign-up for guests will also be required.
*  Again, this function is for those who have a sincere interest in learning more about the Nirvana Sutra, NOT necessarily Shinnyo-en.  Dr. Shimoda is not a member of the Shinnyo-en sangha and in this way, can shed light on the Nirvana Sutra from a different perspective.  
* Attendees will be given some preparatory, background materials on the Sutra, the professor and some of his ideas on the Nirvana Sutra to look over before attending the lecture in order to stimulate participation and make the experience as engaging as possible.


Schedule:

6:00pm: Reception with light food and refreshments

7:30pm: Lecture about the Nirvana sutra by Professor Shimoda of the University of Tokyo, followed by about a half hour of Q & A.

Language: ENGLISH only (no interpretation into other languages will be provided)