“Peace Through Buddha-dharma”

The Buddhist Study Center (BSC) will offer its 47th Annual Summer Study Session via video streamed live to YouTube July 12-16, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (HST). The featured speaker is Rev. Kodo Umezu, former Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America.

The format for each evening includes a lecture by Rev. Umezu and question-and-answer time.

You may view live streams at the BSC YouTube channel. Individual live stream links will be posted when available at bschawaii.org/summer-session/.

Donations are gratefully accepted by the Buddhist Study Center. Please see http://bschawaii.org/donate/ or use the PayPal link.

Summer Session 2021 Schedule

About Reverend Kodo Umezu

After 47 years of dedicated ministry and service to the Buddhist Churches of America, Rev. Kodo Umezu, former Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America, retired from the BCA ministry on March 31, 2020. Prior to assuming the position of Bishop and Superintendent of the Hongwanji-ha North America District in 2012, Rev. Umezu served as the resident minister at the Fresno Betsuin Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, and the Buddhist Church of Oakland. Additionally, Rev. Umezu also served as the Director of the BCA Center for Buddhist Education, and Chancellor of the Institute of Buddhist Studies.

About BSC Summer Session

The BSC Summer Session held its first classes in 1974 with Dr. Alfred Bloom and Dr. Mokusen Miyuki. For over 40 years, distinguished teachers including Dr. Taitetsu Unno, Rev. Gyomay Kubose, Dr. George Tanabe, Prof. Takamaro Shigaraki, Dr. Mark Unno, Rev. Ruth Tabrah, Dr. David Matsumoto, Rev. Marvin Harada, and Rev. William Masuda have shared their knowledge and perspectives on the Wisdom and Compassion of the Teachings of Buddhism.

Questions? Please call the BSC office at (808) 973-6555.

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