We began 2025, the 30th anniversary of Tendai Buddhist Institute and 20th anniversary of the hondo, with a story of Tendai Buddhist Institute in the Shingi. This Shingi I would like to end the year in a similar vein. The anniversary observance last June included an...
Last month, September, was a somewhat typical month at Tendai Buddhist Institute. A little bit busier than usual but not uncharacteristic. There were regularly scheduled events, most of these events are hybrid, both in person and on Zoom. Each Wednesday evening there...
September has a certain feel about it. I have a set of expectations regarding September. Following a summer of vacations and a break from normal routines we prepare to become more productive, get back to school, a busier time at work, sports and cultural events abound...
There is something wonderful about knowing one’s location, the people we see day in and out, at the grocery, on the street. You know who to turn to when there is a need and they can depend on you. That’s wonderful. It is a joy to feel part of place, though we may not...
OK folks – It’s a wrap! June was a busy month at Tendai Buddhist Institute. We conducted the 2025 Betsuin Shugyo (Tendai Buddhist clergy training) that lasted two weeks, held a Goma (fire ritual) on the 8th, and on June 14th hosted a public Tokudo (formal...
Story of Tendai Buddhist Institute: Part IV – June 2025 This month (June 2025) we will see approximately thirty Tendai Buddhist soryo (clergy) traveling from Japan to our corner of upstate New York, 200 km (120 mi) north of New York City, near the Massachusetts...
