Buddhist Meditation Through Shakyo (Copying Sutras) Workshop

5/17,24,&31. Buddhist Meditation Through Shakyo (Copying Sutras) Workshop

Cultivate the Mind of Peace and Tranquility!

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation and Teachings Through Shakyo (Copying Sutras) Practice

Date: Friday, May 17, 24 and 31, 2013

Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Three sessions : $90

One session only : $40

(Rental Fee : $10)

If you don’t have a small brush (fude), ink stick(Sumi), ink container (Suzuri), you may rent them, but if you have them, you don’t need to pay renting fee.

Sign up (seats are limited)

Tel: 718-784-3680

Email: info@resobox.com

Location

RESOBOX Gallery

41-26 27th Street,

LIC, NY 11101 USA

1 block from Queensboro Plaza Station (#N,#Q, #7)

Instructor: Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki

Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki, is a New York-based Buddhist priest, ordained in the 750-year-old Jodoshinshu tradition of Japanese Buddhism. He is Vice President of The Interfaith Center of New York, Past- President and current member of the Buddhist Council of New York, Clergy-on-Call for Columbia University, Community Clergy Liaison for the NYC Police Dept., and Religious Advisor to the Japanese-American Lions Club. He is also a noted Japanese calligraphy artist, whose work has been featured in fashion designer Josie Natori’s video for her Fall 2011 collection, and in collaborative performances with the Sachiyo Ito Dance Company (2012) and Bella Gaia (2013).

The Class Contents:

Each Session is 2 hrs. which consists of talk, meditation and Shakyo. All sessions will be in English.

1) Introduction to Shakyo Meditation and Buddhist practice.

2) Practice of Shakyo Meditation and Buddhist teachings.

3) Application of Shakyo Meditation and Cultivating Peace in Life.