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SUMMARY:Obon Guest Speaker - Rev. Christina Yanko
DESCRIPTION:\nObon is a Buddhist observance that was originally observed in Mahayana Buddhist countries\, including China\, Korea\, Japan\, and Vietnam. \nObon season is a time to express our gratitude to loved ones who have passed on before us. Without them\, we would not be who we are today\, due to the basic tenet of interdependence. We would not be where we are and we would not be able to do the things we do to enjoy life. Just think about the number of people involved in creating each of us. If we go back just thirty generations\, we can calculate that there were over two billion parents\, starting with our two parents\, their four parents\, and so on—and that’s just the physical part. \nSince we’re all influenced by a countless number of beings\, our interconnections\, and therefore our debt of gratitude\, is without bounds. Thus\, temples hold an Obon memorial service to enable people to pay tribute to the departed. The service is usually held separately from the festival so that the sangha (Buddhist community) can participate in this solemn and respectful remembrance in quiet reflection. \nThe word “Obon” is the abbreviated name of the ancient Ullambana Sutra\, whose Japanese pronunciation is Urabon. The sutra tells of the Buddhist monk\, Maudgalyayana (Mokuren in Japanese) who offered food to the sangha in an effort to release his mother from her hellish torments. When she became liberated\, her son is said to have danced for joy. \n\nOur Special Guest Speaker\nReverend Christina Yanko was born in Regina\, Saskatchewan\, grew up in Claresholm\, Alberta and moved to Calgary\, Alberta to attend university. \nAt the University of Calgary\, Rev. Christina received a double degree in English and Religious Studies (with a focus on Buddhism)\, as well as a Master of Arts in Religious Studies (Buddhism). She then studied in Berkeley where she received a second Master of Arts in Buddhism with a specialization in Jodo Shinshu ministry from the Institute of Buddhist Studies and Graduate Theological Union. \nIn September 2012\, Rev. Christina travelled to Japan to receive her first level of ordination (Tokudo) and received her second and final level of ordination (Kyoshi) in December 2012. \nIn May 2013\, Rev. Christina was assigned to the Toronto Buddhist Church. \n\n\nPlease join in this very special occasion. A light meal will be served following the service!\n
URL:http://calgary-buddhist.ab.ca/event/obon-guest-speaker-rev-christina-yanko/
LOCATION:Calgary Buddhist Temple\, 658 - 1 Avenue N.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2E 3Y1\, Canada
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