Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple

Dharma Education Center

Introduction to Buddhism   Tracing the life of the Buddha from birth to death this class examines how the young Siddartha encounters the realities of life and begins his spiritual quest and eventual enlightenment. We will trace the historical progression of Buddhism to it's modern day introduction to the West. If you would like to sign up for this class please send an email with your name to montereydec@gmail.com.

Shinran Shonin- His Life and His Writings The first half of this course will review the life of Shinran Shonin the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.  We will examine the events in his life and how they helped his eventual embracing of the Nembutsu teaching.  The second half of the class will review Shinran's major work the Kyogyoshinsho and his Shoshinge.   Registration Form

Institute of Buddhist Studies For online classes, seminars and special events follow the link to the Institute of Buddhist Studies. You can also find activities and classes at the Jodoshinshu Center for Buddhist Education