Engaged Shin Buddhism

Six principles to transform suffering and build a stronger, more compassionate society.

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We live in an era of climate change, social unrest, injustice, and confusion. The teachings of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Shin Buddhism, provide guidance for living and engaging with the social challenges we face. This talk discusses six principles that we can apply to our work to transform suffering and build a stronger, more compassionate sangha and society.

Meet the speaker: Guest lecturer Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson is a professor of Religious Studies and East Asian Studies for Renison University College, at the University of Waterloo. He is the author of numerous books, including "Living Nembutsu: Applying Shinran's Radically Engaged Buddhism in Life and Society" and "Buddhism of the Heart: Reflections on Shin Buddhism and Inner Togetherness." Dr. Wilson's research includes pioneering work on the history of same-sex marriage in Buddhism, Jodo Shinshu environmentalism, and Buddhist temple economics. He serves as a minister's assistant at the Toronto Buddhist Church.

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