20. Konferenz des Europäischen Shin-Buddhismus 2020
IMPORTANT & URGENT Information
Postponement of the 20th European Shin Conference
Dear Dharma friends,
The unprecedented and unpredictable spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has brought about a quickly deteriorating situation throughout the world. As you are well aware, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the COVID-19 pandemic is “accelerating”. There are now more than 800,000 cases recorded worldwide, in nearly every country, and the number of infected and deaths are growing by the hour.
Under these present circumstances and based on the information provided by the WHO and other health institutions, the International Association of Buddhist Culture (IABC), Anjin-Do and EKO-House of Japanese Culture have concluded that the 20th European Shin Conference in Dusseldorf must be rescheduled to 2021 or 2022, to safeguard the health of the attendees and every one involved in this conference.
Once the new date of the meeting is set, we will inform you of the new details by invitation letter and on this website: https://www.eko-gemeinschaft.eu/en/.
We apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause, but we hope you will understand our decision considering the exceptionality of this very serious pandemic. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and understanding during these difficult times.
For further information please refer to our website: https://www.eko-gemeinschaft.eu/en/ or you may send an e-mail to Rev. Shoju at bdk@eko-haus.de.
In the meantime, may you, your loved ones and associates take every precaution to remain safe and healthy!
We look forward to seeing you in Dusseldorf in 2021 or 2022!
Sincerely, with Gassho
Prof. Hisao Matsumaru, Director
EKŌ House of Japanese Culture
(2020/4/1)
IMPORTANT & URGENT Information
The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic is rapidly evolving with the number of infections substantially increasing in numerous countries worldwide. This has led to further restrictions regarding the hosting of events and conferences by many governments and health authorities.
We will continue to carefully monitor the situation and take the necessary precautions as recommended by healthcare providers and public health organizations to safeguard the health and safety of our conference attendees. Our conference website (https://www.eko-gemeinschaft.eu/en/) will be updated to reflect the current status of conference. Currently, we plan to continue with our conference this summer. If the 20th European Shin Conference is cancelled, conference registrants and invitees will be immediately notified with relevant details. We will make a final decision by May 15th if the conference will proceed as planned.
In the meantime, may you, your loved ones and associates take every precaution to remain safe and healthy.
(2020/3/13)
“Die Shin-buddhistische Praxis und das Mitgefühl” (in englischer Sprache!)
Di 25.8.-Fr 28.8.2020
Konferenzgebühr: 50€ für alles oder 15€ pro Tag
* Bitte zahlen Sie die Teilnahmegebühr in bar an der Rezeption des EKO-Hauses.
Anmeldungen sind nun möglich. Bitte richten Sie alle Anfragen bzgl. der Organisation bzgl. der Organisation und Ihre Anmeldungen an das EKO-Haus und nicht an Anjin-Do bzw. Rev. Kobs!
Alle zwei Jahre findet das große internationale Treffen der Shin-Buddhisten an einem Ort in Europa statt, wozu die International Association for Buddhist Culture (IABC) und die International Association for Shin Buddhist Studies (IASBS) gemeinsam einladen. Es ist verbunden mit Vorträgen, Diskussionen, gemeinsamen Essen, einem Ausflug in die nähere Umgebung, und nicht zuletzt besteht die Möglichkeit, die Kikyoshiki (Shin-buddhistische “Konfirmation”) durch den Zenmon-sama (das ehemalige Oberhaupt der Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha) zu erhalten. Das Anmeldeformular und nähere Informationen, darunter auch Informationen zur Kikyoshiki, finden Sie im Menüpunkt “ESC 2020“.
Programm
| 1st Day | Tuesday 25th August | |
| 08:30 | Registration | |
| 09:20 | Opening Service | |
| 09:35 | Welcome Speech | Rev. Hisao Matsumaru (EKO) |
| 09:45 | Opening Remarks | Zenmon sama |
| 10:00 | Keynote Speech(1) | Rev. David Matsumoto |
| 10:45-11:05 | Break | 20 min. |
| Presentation IASBS(1) | ||
| 11:05-11:45 | IASBS-1 | 40 min. |
| 11:45-12:25 | IASBS-2 | 40 min. |
| 12:25-13:20 | Lunch | 55 min. |
| Presentation ESC(1) | ||
| 13:20-13:40 | ESC-1 | 20 min. |
| 13:40-14:00 | ESC-2 | 20 min. |
| 14:00-14:20 | ESC-3 | |
| 14:20-14:45 | Break | 25 min. |
| 14:45-15:05 | ESC-4 | 20 min. |
| 15:05-15:25 | ESC-5 | 20 min. |
| 15:25-15:45 | ESC-6 | 20 min. |
| 15:45-16:10 | Break | 25 min. |
| 16:10-16:30 | ESC-7 | 20 min. |
| 16:30-16:50 | ESC-8 | 20 min. |
| 16:50-17:10 | ESC-9 | 20 min. |
| 17:10-17:25 | Break | 15 min. |
| 17:25-18:15 | European Sangha Meeting | |
| 19:00 | Dinner by IABC |
| 2nd Day | Wednesday 26th August | |
| 09:00-9:10 | Morning service | |
| 9:10- | Message | Rev.Mitsuya Dake (IABS) |
| 9:20- | Message | Rev.Esho Sasaki (IABC) |
| 9:30-10:15 | Keynote Speech(2) | Rev.David Matsumoto |
| 10:15-10:35 | Break | |
| Presentation ESC(2) | ||
| 10:35-10:55 | ESC-10 | |
| 10:55-11:15 | ESC-11 | |
| 11:15-11:35 | ESC-12 | |
| 11:35-11:55 | ESC-13 | |
| 11:55-12:55 | Lunch | |
| Presentation IASBS(2) | ||
| 12:55-13:35 | IASBS-3 | |
| 13:35-14:15 | IASBS-4 | |
| 14:15-14:40 | Break | |
| 14:40-15:50 | Chanting Workshop | guided by a minister of Hongwanji Shikimu Dep. |
| 15:50-16:15 | Break | |
| 16:15-16:45 | Preparation for Kikyoshiki | Participants of the Kikyoshiki are introduced into the ceremony. |
| 16:45-17:15 | Shoshinge Chanting | |
| 17:15-17:45 | Kikyoshiki | |
| 19:00 | Dinner by Hongwanji |
| 3rd Day | Thursday 27th August |
| Bus Tour to Anjin-Do & Excursion to Museum Island, Hombroich/Rocket Station | |
| 09:30 | Departure from EKO-Haus |
| Group I | |
| 10:00-13:00 | Hombroich |
| 13:30-15:30 | Anjin-Do |
| Group II | |
| 10:30-12:30 | Anjin-Do |
| 13:00-16:00 | Hombroich |
| 16:30 | Arrival to EKO-Haus |
| 4th Day | Friday 28th August | |
| 09:00-10:00 | “Shurai (Rehearsal)” for ESC 20th Anniversary Service | Guided by a minister of Hongwanji Shikimu Dep. Participants: ministers who chant in Naijin at this Service |
| 10:30-10:40 | Morning service | |
| 10:40-10:45 | Message | Rev. Frank Kobs (Anjin-do) |
| Presentation IASBS&ESC(3) | ||
| 10:45-11:25 | IASBS-5 | |
| 11:25-12:05 | IASBS-6 | |
| 12:05-13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00-13:15 | Meeting for Next ESC | |
| 13:20-14:50 | Special Lecture | Rev. Tomoyasu Naito |
| 14:50-15:40 | Preparation for Service | |
| 15:40-16:25 | ESC 20th Anivversary Service | Dōshi: a minister of Hongwanji Shikimu Dep. |
| 16:25-16:45 | Dharma Talk & “Gobunsho” | Someone in European Sangha |
| 16:45 | Closing Remarks | Rev. Hisao Matsumaru (EKO) |
| 16:50 | Photo |