Introduce Yourself to Buddhism

Incorporate The Teachings into Your Everyday Life

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In this Guest Speaker Series, Rev. Hayashi takes us on a journey through the history of Shakyamuni Buddha, exploring his journey, and the relevance of his original teachings to contemporary life in the West. Regardless of whether you're new to Buddhism or an experienced practitioner, approaching each lesson with a beginner's mindset—open and curious—enables us to discover new insights and enhance our understanding. The teachings, while remaining unchanged, can reveal fresh perspectives at various stages throughout our lives. Get ready to introduce (or reintroduce) yourself to the Buddhist teachings and gain new insights for applying the teachings to everyday life in the west.

Meet the Speaker: Rev. Hayashi is one of our younger and inspiring Shin Buddhist Ministers. Hawaii born, raised in Japan, Nari graduated from Kansai Gaidai University, attended the Buddhist Seminary of Hongwanji, and was Kyoshi ordained in 2014. He came to the US, after further studies in the Int’l Ministerial Orientation Program at the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeley, California, he was assigned as Resident Minister at Ekoji Temple in Virginia, just outside Washington DC. He is now the resident minister at the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple.

The Guest Speaker Series is part of the Buddhist Course Pathway 2.0 Bundle. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access to all the Buddhist Course Pathway courses, the Guest Speaker Series, Live Events, and Blogs.