Vernon hosts Buddhist event
The gathering will bring together ministers and members from all of the B.C. temples including Vancouver, Steveston, Kamloops, Kelowna, Fraser Valley and Vernon. The theme of the convention is “Interdependence.” The Saturday program, which is open to the public, will feature guest speakers from quite different backgrounds.
At 10 am., Rev. Michael Hayashi, resident minister of the Manitoba Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temple, will speak on “Buddhism and Interdependence.”
The father of three teenage sons, Hayashi is a graduate of Lakehead University, with a bachelor’s degree in English and education. He also attended Ryukoku University in Kyoto, Japan graduating with a master of arts in Jodo Shinshu Theology. See at more: http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/lifestyles/275674921.html