TechnoBuddha Conference

The Young Buddhist Editorial is holding a virtual "Face to Face" panel and discussion with Eli Ryn Brown and traci ishigo on Tuesday July 27th at 5:30PM (PST). They will be exploring how collective care and dismantling structures of oppression resonate with Buddhist practice. It is planned to be both an educational and discussion-based. Register today!

This Saturday, YBE hosts a virtual retreat inspired by Chenxing Han’s book, Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists. Chenxing has attended and collaborated with TechnoBuddha previously. She interviewed several TB attendees for her book, and our conference was highlighted as a community-building space for young Asian American Buddhists. Register today!

Virtual Seminar Alert - Shin Buddhism's Future: How Can We Be a Part of It? Sat June 12th, 2pm-4pm Registration link below!

Be The Refuge is a book that is out now by Chenxing Han. (A previous attendee of Technobuddha Conferences) The book elevates the voices Asian American Buddhists. She interviews a diverse set of young adults from a wide range of cultural and religious backgrounds to give nuanced stories from trailblazers, bridge-builders, integrators, and refuge-makers. Check out the book today at: https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/be-the-refuge/ A book launch event is available to atte...nd on 1/28/2021 @ 1pm and is free to register at the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us//831606/WN_p5Z9WLq7SmiMr0Aa2uJ48w See more

Check out these upcoming monthly gatherings for young adults, hosted by the West LA Dharma Center and Rev. Amy Umezu. First discussion is this Friday, January 8th at 7:00pm on the topic: "What is the goal of Buddhism? Why should I follow the Buddhist Path?" Great questions! Registration is here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeu-x35BGY9goW8Sw/viewform... This would be a good event if you know anyone who is curious about Buddhism but doesn't know where to start. There is also a College Student discussion series - for more info, visit http://westlosangelesbuddhisttemple.org

Join TechnoBuddha for some "Good Trouble!" This virtual session will explore racial inequality and social justice with keynote speaker Richard Stambul. All ages welcome. Register for free today: https://forms.gle/Kh2kznkEmGqhkt997

Hey TechnoBuddha! We are co-sponsoring a virtual event with Richard Stambul on racial inequality and social justice. Rick was our scheduled speaker in March before the pandemic hit, so we're grateful he's agreed to go virtual for us instead. Registration is free - seeing each other is priceless! Register here: https://forms.gle/Kh2kznkEmGqhkt997

Saturday 8/15 is the final workshop in a four-part series that began last month. No prior attendance necessary, though Workshop 1-3 materials are posted on the YBE website. Register by Thursday 8/13! https://www.youngbuddhisteditorial.com/workshops

This Saturday (7/11) please feel free to join Young Buddhist Editorial in this workshop!

"Why Black Lives Matter in a World Full of Suffering" - Zoom Workshop Sat July 11, 10am-12pm. Facilitated by Rev. Matthew Hamasaki and Devon Matsumoto. Register at http://youngbuddhisteditorial.com/workshops

In light of recent public discourse on the re-opening of communities of faith, the Mountain View Buddhist Temple would like to inform everyone that we will cont...inue to remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic until further notice. We had previously stated that MVBT would be closed at least through September 6, 2020. This closure date is subject to change as new guidance and recommendations are given based on the latest information available. Decisions on re-opening will be made by the Temple’s Board of Directors which includes our resident Minister. These decisions will be made primarily with consideration for the health safety of our members, our visitors, our ministerial staff, our lay staff and volunteers, and our surrounding communities. We appreciate everyone’s patience during this time which reminds us of the impermanence of all things. As new discoveries are made regarding the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and how to treat COVID-19, guidance and recommendations will change. While we continue to maintain physical distance, we encourage all to maintain connected through phone calls, on-line conferencing, and various social media offerings from the Temple. Please remember we are able to maintain connection with the Three Treasures: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, even during these times of physical separation.

"If I want to address the problems right in front of me, using happy-sounding Buddhist platitudes will only go so far. If I see an injustice happening right in front of me in the moment, I must do all in my power to stop it." https://www.youngbuddhisteditorial.com//are-we-too-comfort

Please see Berkeley Buddhist Temple's statement on supporting Black Lives Matter.

Please read this statement from BCA, written by Rev. Harry Bridge.

#repost @nikkeiresisters Today would have been Breonna’s 27th birthday. We honor her life by seeking justice and always, always, #SayHerName... Go to bit.ly/BirthdayforBreonna for actions you can take today. #repost @battymamzelle Yesterday, after three full days of work on #BirthdayForBreonna, I finally found some time to sit and write my birthday card for her. My family got involved and even my little cousin signed her name to her dad's card. This effort has ballooned into something I could never have imagined or hoped for. The work I put in and the work you all put in with me has been incredible to behold. So many of you sent beautiful cards and letters and postcards and you donated and you signed and you made this story big enough that I spent most of yesterday giving interviews. Seeing this project go so, immensely viral had given me a new hope that perhaps we can value black women, even though we shouldn't need so much prompting. I hope that with all the time and effort and money that so many hundreds of you put in, we can finally get #JusticeForBreonna. Happy birthday Breonna. You should have been here to celebrate #SayHerName : @aylasydney and @_afrodiziak [Image description: a drawing of Breonna Taylor with a variety of pink flowers around the borders by @arielsinhana. Across her chest the words Say Her Name with Breonna Taylorunderneath. Below the drawing of Breonna, pink text says #BirthdayforBreonna, A campaign recognizing June 5, 2020 as a day of action to bring justice for Breonna Taylor who was murdered by police in Louisville, KY.]

"All lives can't matter until black lives matter."

Let's play Dharma Message Bingo! Many temples offer live-streams and recorded dharma talks, so here's your chance to listen even more deeply as you look for the key words. Play on your own or get a group together. If you score a bingo, let us know which message was a winner! Thanks to Cal YABA for the concept. https://www.buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/live-streaming-a/