Learn Buddhism
Programs to learn buddhism at nishi
After regular service, Minister's Assistant, Mr. John DiGilio hosts a session to discuss the Buddha Dharma and accept Q&A about ministers' Dharma Talks. This is a great for beginners who just started to learn Buddhism. No registration, you can join it as walk-in!
L.A. Nishi Buddhist Education Committee hosts a variety of sessions focusing on certain topics relating to Buddhism and Jodo Shinshu according to the periods, Spring, Fall, and Winter. Please check the updates. Registration is required, and your generous donation is very appreciated.
online courses provided by outside
Everyday Buddhist is closely aligned with a Pureland, Shin Buddhism practice which is a lay point of view (versus monastic) providing accessibility to Buddhism in our contemporary everyday lives.
This two-year online program provides an opportunity for anyone to learn about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in English.
The Jodo Shinshu Correspondence Course (JSCC) is a 2-year program designed to introduce students to Buddhism and deepen their understanding of Jodo Shinshu. Students will cover the topics of general Buddhism, Jodo Shinshu I & II, and the History of Jodo Shinshu. Every month, students will download reading materials and submit an essay to the course site based on the provided topics.
Instructors, who are also Jodo Shinshu ministers from around the world, will evaluate and provide personal feedback on essays every month. To provide a wide range of perspectives, instructors are changed at the end of each topic.
Topics You’ll Study: General Buddhism, Jodo Shinshu I & II, History of Jodo Shinshu