Seminary / Dharma Studies: Lotus Sutra
8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street
Portland, OR 97220
USA
A class on The Lotus Sutra will be offered this fall led by Shintai, Shin’ei and Enji. Completion of this class fulfills a seminary requirement. This course will explore the major themes and parables of the Lotus Sutra, with an emphasis on how this text influences our practice today. The Lotus Sutra itself encourages to recite, copy and embrace this sutra. This class will include an experiential component during which we will engage all three of these practices. Required text for this class are either The Lotus Sutra: Translation & Introduction by Gene Reeves or The Lotus Sutra translated by Burton Watson (participants may select either of these translations).
There is an optional period of meditation from 7-7:30pm, with actual class beginning at about 7:40pm. The class is open to members who have had classes on Foundational Teachings and Precepts. Pre-registration is required. The two tracks are Dharma Studies, for individual enrichment, or Seminary for credit toward temple leadership. Dharma Studies tuition is $50, while Seminary tuition is $100. These costs are subject to change.