Special International Symposium
for
The Fortieth Anniversary of Tendai Buddhism Overseas
Date: November 28th, 2013 (Thursday)
Location: Main Conference Hall at Tendai Administration Building
4-6-2 Sakamoto, Otsu-shi, Shiga-ken
Theme: Emerging the Teaching of Tendai Outside of Japan and its Future
This year, 2013, we mark the 40th anniversary of the overseas mission of Tendai Buddhism since it
resumed its activities after World War II. The Tendai Mission of Hawaii (Hawaii Betsuin) was established
in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 25th, 1973 with the determinations of many people within and
outside of Tendai Buddhism of Japan. The light of Dharma of Tendai Buddhism which was halted due to
the Pacific War was lit abroad once again.
Since that time forty years has passed. Teachings of Tendai has spread to various locations in the United
States and to other parts of the world, such as India, Brazil, England, Denmark, Italy, Canada and
Australia, with Hawaii Betsuin and New York Betsuin as its centers.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tendai overseas, we have decided to invite those who have been
active in emerging Tendai Buddhism abroad to a special symposium. They are in environment where
emerging Tendai Buddhism is not an easy task. The experiences and visions of those who have been
involved in Tendai Buddhism abroad, may provide insight in the future of our organization in Japan as
well as in international societies in the 21st century. We cordially invite you to attend this special event.
<Schedule of the Symposium>
11/28/2013 (Thursday)
10:00: Opening Ceremony
10:35: Keynote Address
11:00: Part 1 – Presentations by Overseas Priests (5 people)
12:15: Lunch
13:00: Part 2 – Presentations by Overseas Priests (4 people)
14:00: Coffee Break
14:25: Part 3 – Presentations by Overseas Priests (3 people)
15:40: Closing Ceremony
16:30: Leaving for the Banquet
*Transportation will be provided to the location where the banquet will be held.
18:00: Banquet at Kyoto Century Hotel
• Please join us the banquet/reception after the symposium. It will be held at Kyoto Century Hotel
with the presenters from abroad. (Fee for the banquet: ¥10,000)
Sponsor: Tendai Buddhist Sect Overseas Charitable Foundation
Supporter: Tendai Administration
Enryaku-ji Temple
Cooperation: Tendai Missionary Association,
Tendai Buddhist Young Monk Association,
Tendai Buddhist Sect Temple Wives Association
Eizan Academy
<Attendees at the Symposium>
Coordinator: Rev. Shoshin Ichishima
Professor Emeritus of Taisho University and Abbot of Senzo-ji Temple
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Jishin Osuka
Professor at Seton Hall University, USA
Dr. Osuka born at Ashikaga City, Tochigi, Japan in 1956, and has living 32 year in the
U.S. A. After completing Bachelor (B.A.) Degree in Religious Studies at Taisho
University, he obtained two Master Degrees in Religion and Educational Foundations,
and Doctoral Degree in Education at the University of Hawaii. His specializations are
Buddhist Educational Thought, Japanese Intellectual History, Japanese Cultural Studies,
Japanese Pedagogy, and Comparative and International Education. After working at
Tendai Mission of Hawaii, he employed as a visiting assistant professor at Western
Washington University. Dr. Osuka then moved to New Jersey where he is the director
of Japanese Program in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Culture at
Seton Hall University. Dr. Osuka has published One Vehicle Thought: Life and
Educational Thought of Saichō (767-822) (Chuo University Press, 2001), The Very
Mahayana Buddhist Ethics (Chuo University Press, 2005), “The Bodhisattva Precepts
for a Peaceful Global Community” in the Mediators and Mediators: Buddhism and
Peacemaking. Chuanju Mun, ed., (Blue Pine, 2007), and numerous articles.
Translator: Rev. Shumon Naamon, Tendai New York Betsuin / Tendai Buddhist Institute, USA
Participants: Rev. Ryokan Ara, Abbot of Tendai Hawaii Betsuin / Tendai Mission of Hawaii, USA
Rev. Eshin I. Matsumoto, Abbot of Palolo Kwannon Temple, USA
Rev. Monshin P. Naamon, Abbot of Tendai New York Betsuin / Tendai Buddhist Institute, USA
Rev. Hoten Sangharatna Manake, Abbot of Zenteirin Temple, India
Rev. Myosei Yamamoto, Vice Abbot of Seigan-ji Temple, Brazil
Rev. Keisho VK Leary, California Tendai Monastery, USA
Rev. Jikan D. Anderson, Great River Ekayana Sangha, USA/Washington DC Sangha - Tendai NY Betsuin
Rev. Innen R. Parchelo, Red Maple Sangha, Canada/Tendai Canada - Tendai NY Betsuin
Rev. Shomon P. Trans, Danish Lotus Sangha, Denmark/Tendai Danish - Tendai NY Betsuin
Rev. Fushin Franz Zampiero, Tenryuzan-ji Temple, Italy
Rev. Jiryo Moxon, Tendai Australia Sangha, Australia /Tendai Sangha of Australia - Tendai Hawaii Betsuin
Rev. Ryoei Taylor, Tendai Hawaii Betsuin / Tendai Mission of Hawaii, USA
For more information, please contact to:
Attn: Rev. Gensho Okuyama
Administration Office of Tendai Buddhist Sect Overseas Charitable Foundation
c/o Saifuku-ji Temple (Fax) 049-247-3491
<Registration Form>
I would like to attend: (please check the box)
□Special International Symposium only Fee: Free
□Banquet Fee: ¥10,000 Please bring it with you to the event.
Your Name: _________________________________________________________
Name of your Temple (if applicable): _____________________________________
Your Address: _______________________________________________________
Your Telephone Number: ______________________________________________
*Please fill out this Registration Form and fax it to the number above by November 1, 2013.
