Basic Introduction to Buddhism
Book Reading and Study Group
Monday evenings 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. April 16, 23, 30 and May 7
Buddhist Center at 860 West Broad Street
Group Leader – Ms. Ernestine Jackson
Sponsored by
Education Committee of the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio
SGI-USA the Buddhist Association for Peace, Culture and Education
Buddhism, one of the major religions of the world, is based on the teachings of Siddhatha Gautama. Founded in northern India around 563 to 460 BCE, there are approximately 376 million adherents and it is the fourth largest religion after Christianity, Islam and Hinduism. It is widespread in the far East and is now present in North American communities.
This Book Study Group focusing on Buddhism will include a short book and various articles directed at helping participants get a glimpse of the intricacies and beauty of this religious tradition.
Participants will have specific reading assignments for each weekly meeting where they will be invited to highlight 3 – 4 ideas or concepts to share with the group. The conversation is expected to be free flowing and open-ended with participants learning from each other’s discoveries in the material they are reading. Each session will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and will conclude at 8:30.
Book – Study Co-Chair Ernestine Jackson has been a practicing Nichiren Buddhist for 30 years. Professionally, her background is in public policy, having worked in the public and private sector on issues such as affordable housing; the pros/cons and needs of the sandwich generation; encouraging government officials to evaluate the benefits of returning neighborhoods to places where families can live, work and play within walking distance of their home. She was employed at Bank One Corporation for several years. Currently she provides consultant services to nonprofit organizations in the Columbus area.
Contact Skip Cornett for more information – wcornett@insight.rr.com ph. 614-775-0787
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Basic Introduction to Buddhism – Book Study Group
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Cost is $20 including book and reading materials – Include a check in the amount of $20 payable to the IACO. We will return additional information and the assigned book.
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IACO, 57 Jefferson Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
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