In a chaotic world dominated by conflicting interests, both personal and global, Buddhism brings an awareness in our deepest being of the oneness of universal life. Jodo Shinshu Buddhism embraces the compassion of Amida Buddha, giving us the strength to embrace life and live with respect and understanding. Our vision is to create a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as a way of life throughout Canada.
September 2010
May, 2011
Be in Kyoto for Shiran's 750th Memorial in Kyoto, Japan. Coinciding with the World Women's Buddhist Convention. TRAVEL INFORMATION...
Buddhists Mourn
August 6 Hiroshima, Japan
With the mournful gong of a Buddhist temple bell and the release of a flock of doves, a crowd of 55,000 marked the world’s first atomic attack. READ MORE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES...
Celebrating 750 in Canada
June 13, Winnipeg, Manitoba
A large crowd gathers at the Manitoba Buddhist Temple to celebrate Shinran Shonin's 750th Memorial Service. Special guests included Socho/Bishop Orai Fujikawa and Rev./Dr. Leslie Kawamura. MORE ABOUT THIS SPECIAL EVENT...
NEW! 2010 Manning Park Retreat
May 22-24, Manning Park, BC
This Olympic year was marked by the strong presence of young adults and youth attendees and organizers. Participants from Canada and the U.S. gathered to meet old friends and make new ones.
Welcome to
the
Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of
Canada
We are a group
of Canadians that are followers of the Jodo
Shinshu "Shin" sect of Buddhism. The JSBTC is
affiliated with the Nishi Hongwanji
of Kyoto,
Japan, the mother temple of the Jodo Shinshu
(True Pure Land) sect of Buddhism. The sect
follows the teachings of Shinran
Shonin (1173 -
1262). It is a teaching wherein we are
endowed with the ultimate goal of
Enlightenment symbolized as the Pure Land.
As
Shin Buddhists, we seek to be humble and
sincere in words and in deeds, to be
responsible citizens of our society and to
share with others the teachings of Jodo
Shinshu.
If you have questions you can either
contact
us, or
contact one of the temples in
Canada. We hope
that this site will give you a brief
understanding of our sect of
Buddhism.
Find out how you can learn more about Buddhism online and under the guidance of recognized Jodo Shinshu leaders.
The Jodo Shinshu Buddhist
Temples of Canada (formerly Buddhist Churches of
Canada) was established in 1933.
It is the oldest Buddhist organization in Canada and
has steadily grown from the western shores of British
Columbia to as far east as Montreal.
Everyone is welcome to visit any of
our temples across
Canada.
We wish you well on your quest for
knowledge.