EBL Conference Returns to In-Person Event

By Cheral Tsuchiya, Twin Cities Buddhist Sangha

& Andrea Chapman, Ekoji Buddhist Temple

This fall’s Eastern Buddhist League Conference will return to an in-person format for the first time in five years and will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Dharma friends and enjoy the greater Sangha. 

The event will be held from Oct. 18-20 at Ekoji Buddhist Temple in Fairfax Station, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. The temple’s state-of-the-art Zoom technology will be available so participants can join virtually for a robust,  interactive experience. 

The Eastern Buddhist League is comprised of the following BCA temples: Midwest Buddhist Temple,  New York Buddhist Church, Ekoji Buddhist Temple, Seabrook Buddhist Temple, and the Twin Cities Buddhist Sangha. 

Other member temples include: Toronto Buddhist Church, Manitoba  Buddhist Temple, and the Buddhist Temple of Chicago.

Planning of this year’s conference has been a collaborative effort, with representatives from each of the participating sanghas contributing their  time and talents. 

The highlight of the conference will be keynote speaker Dr. Scott Mitchell of the Institute of Buddhist Studies, who will discuss his acclaimed book, “The Making of American Buddhism,” and answer participant questions. 

Other sessions over the weekend will include: a naikan gratitude training, a build your own butsudan workshop, a fireside chat with the ministers from member temples, and daily meditation walks in the beautiful Ekoji garden.  

Also planned is sightseeing in Washington, D.C.

All are welcome. Early bird pricing will be available beginning in June. 

For more information and to register, go to: https://ekojibuddhisttemple.wildapricot.org/events