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2020 Ryukoku Lecture (1)

February 25, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Life and Thought of Rennyo – His Propagation Skills and Influences

The 2020 Ryukoku Lectures will be delivered by Kenjun Inoue, Assistant Professor of the Department of Shin Buddhist Studies, Ryukoku University.

The topic of the lectures will be Rennyo (1415–1499), the 8th Monshu of Hongwanji, widely credited as making the Hongwanji-ha Japanese Buddhism’s largest sect during the 15th century. Inoue-sensei will discuss Rennyo’s propagation skills and his influences.

There will be two lectures on
February 25 and 27, 2020 from
6:00pm-9:00pm

Both Lectures are free and open to the public.

English translation will be provided by Rev. Dr. Mutsumi Wondra.

Details

Organizer

  • Institute of Buddhist Studies
  • Phone 510-809-1444
  • Email instituteofbuddhiststudies@shin-ibs.edu
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Venue

  • Jodo Shinshu Center (IBS)
  • 2140 Durant Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94704 United States
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