Fundamentals of Tendai Buddhism - The Lotus School

Tendai-shu is a Japanese Buddhist tradition with its origins in the Chinese Tiantai Buddhist tradition (~4th century C.E.). It was brought to Japan in the 9th century of the Common Era by Saicho. It has flourished in Japan for 1100 years. Now, Tendai-shu has been transmitted to the United States and is available to those in Northern California who are interested in a Universalist form of Buddhism.

This workshop will introduce you to the history and basic tenets of Tendai Buddhism . We will also introduce participants to the wide variety of Buddhist practices available within Tendai, including:

Developing your own daily practice

Shikan meditation (shamatha-vipashyana)

Recitation of sutras, dharanis, and mantras

Sacred calligraphy

Interfaith work

Environmental stewardship

Sutra study

Mandala visualizations

Walking and hiking meditations

Pure Land practices and devotion

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