Schedule: Northwest District Buddhist Convention Sept 16-18, 2022
Registration Q&A
1) How do I register for the Convention
Email
with
name. Payment can be made at iobt.org with the donate button on the right, noting
that it's for convention.
2) What do remote registrants need to provide us in order to receive the link to the convention website? Is there a deadline for online participants? Best to
register at least 2-3 days prior. Last minute may work but I don't want to depend on it.
3) Is there a deadline for meal orders? 7 days ahead is best. Any less and there
may be problems ordering more of some ingredients. If you prefer vegetarian, please note that when you email Mike
4) Do I need to register for Rev. Jerry Hirano's Intro to Buddhism talk and the Sunday closing service? The plan will be to have these available from a link on our website--no need to register
5) Anything else? Not really. ALL registrants will get an email (if they have email)
with virtual instructions.
6) Do I need to be Buddhist to participate? Our diverse program is designed to attract a variety of people with a variety of interests. It includes history, activities, as well as Buddhist teachings. We have programs for a variety of ages, backgrounds, as well as some activities in Japanese.
7) What if I want a registration form? You can find a picture of the form here with more details and pricing.
Schedule
(NOTE: Of course, like everything these days, the schedule is subject to change!)
BCA Northwest District Convention "Reflecting on the Past; Looking to the Future"
Hosted by Idaho Oregon Buddhist Temple Sept 16-18, 2022
Location Four Rivers Cultural Center, Ontario Oregon
In-person and Online Attendance Available
Friday, September 16, 2022
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Registration and Hospitality |
Lobby |
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Northwest District Council Meeting |
Collins Gallery |
Saturday, September 17, 2022
8:00 – 9:30 am |
NWD BWA Representatives Meeting |
Collins Gallery |
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FRCC Gift Shop Hongwanji Place (virtual) (Open throughout the weekend.) |
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8:00 – 9:45 am |
Registration |
Lobby |
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9:15 am |
Oshoko (Incense Offering) |
Theater |
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9:45 am |
Opening Service |
Theater |
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10:30 am |
Keynote Address—Rev. Marvin Harada Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America |
Theater |
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11:15 – 11:30 am |
Break |
Lobby |
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11:30 am – 12:30 pm Session #1 Workshops |
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12:30 – 1:45 pm |
Lunch |
Snake and Malheur River Rooms |
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1:45 – 2:45 pm Session #2 Workshops |
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2:45 – 3:00 pm |
Break |
Lobby |
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3:00 – 4:00 pm Session #3 Workshops |
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4:00 – 5:30 pm |
Northwest Ministers Association Meeting |
Payette Room |
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5:30 – 6:15 pm |
Social Hour |
Lobby |
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6:30 – 8:30 pm |
Banquet (Please register 1 week in advance to assure availability of ingredients) |
River Rooms combined |
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8:30 – 10:30 pm |
Entertainment |
TBD |
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Sunday, September 18, 2022
8:00 am |
Northwest District Council |
Collins Gallery |
8:00 – 9:30 am |
Northwest District BWA General Meeting |
Harano Gallery |
9:30 am |
Oshoko (Incense Offering) |
Theater |
10:00 – 11:00 am |
Closing Service (Open to Public-online and in-person) |
Theater |
11:00 am |
Bento Pick-up (Pre-order Required) |
Lobby |
11:00 am |
Seating for lunch |
Lobby and Owyhee River Room |