Tonight, we will discuss Buddhism & Ecology as we honor Earth Month. Join us at 7pm MT for this free class to learn and discuss Buddhist perspectives on ecology and our planet. Email [email protected] to get the Zoom link. #freeonlineclasses #buddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism

Tonight we will discuss the story of the historical Buddha in honor of the Spring Hanamatsuri and Vesak festivals that celebrate his life. Join us for tonight's online class and discussion at 7pm MT! Email [email protected] for the Zoom link. #freeonlineclasses #buddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism

We are honored that the Denver Cherry Blossom Festival has been selected as the Best Summer Cultural Festival as part of the Best of Denver 2026! We hope to see you in June.🌸 June 27 and 28, 2026 Sakura Square, Downtown Denver #BestOfDenver #DenverEvents #JapaneseAmericanCulture #ColoradoEvent

Join us for tonight's Online Buddhist Study Discussion! This is a great way to jump in, learn, and build your Sangha (learning community following the teachings of the Dharma). All are welcome Email [email protected] to get the zoom link. #freeonlineclasses #buddhism #shinbuddhism #jodoshinshu

At this Sunday's services, we honor Spring Ohigan, the time of balance at the equinox that is ideal for hearing the Dharma. Services also include our annual Pet Memorial (Hoji), where we remember and honor our pets who have died. #buddhistservices #petmemorial #ohigan #BuddhismInDenver

Nirvana Day Service commemorates the death of the historical Buddha and his achievement of nirvana. Join us for our online class to learn about and discuss the Buddha's death and the meaning of nirvana. Email [email protected] for the zoom link. #freeonlineclasses #buddhism #shinbuddhism #jodoshinshu

Our Winter 2025-2026 Newsletter is out today, including a calendar of upcoming events over the next few months (always check our weekly emails and our website for the most current event information). tsdbt.org/newsletter/2... #ShinBuddhism #TSDBTnewsletter #Denver #Colorado

Our 2nd Sunday Meditative Listening Session is a practice of interconnection and awareness of our connection to the world around us. Join us for service 10:15 am, followed by our first meditative listening session of 2026. #buddhism #shinbuddhism #meditativelistening #meditationpractice

Tonight, in our first online class of the year (7pm MT), we'll discuss the life of Shinran Shonin, founder of our tradition of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Email us at [email protected] to get the zoom link for tonight's class. #freeonlineclasses #buddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism

In preparation for Bodhi Day, celebrating the enlightenment of the historical Buddha, tonight we focus on Buddha's enlightenment and the Four Noble Truths, which are fundamental to Buddhism. Please join us tonight at 7pm MT! Email [email protected] for the zoom link. #freeonlineclasses #buddhism

It is Giving Tuesday! Your donations help us to bring guests like Bonbu Stories to share the Dharma with us. Make a one-time donation, or start monthly giving (for a match) today. We are grateful for you. 🙏 www.coloradogives.org/organization... #GivingTuesday #ColoradoGivesDay #BuddhistDana

Tomorrow, TSDBT will host Denver's 149th Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 10am. Parking is free, and the service will also be live-streamed on Zoom. Please visit the web page for all the details. We look forward to gathering with you in gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving! tsdbt.org/announcement...

There will be some beautiful art to see in tonight's online study class as we learn about the Amida Sutra Mandala. Please join us at 7pm MT! Email [email protected] for the zoom link. #freeonlineclasses #buddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism

Shin Buddhism, which we practice at TSDBT, is one tradition within the broader stream of Pure Land Buddhism. Join us tonight to learn the history and practices of Pure Land Buddhism. Email [email protected] to get the Zoom link. #freeonlineclasses #buddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism

CW: Tonight's Online Buddhist Study Class topic will deal with Buddhist perspectives on and discussion of suicide. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call or text 988. Please email [email protected] for the Zoom link. #freeonlineclasses #buddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism

Join us for our Tamai Memorial Services this Sunday, during which we remember with gratitude Rev. Tamai who served our community for 53 years. "The highest life is when everything results in a feeling of gratitude." #buddhistservices #buddhism #jodoshinshu #shinbuddhism

There is no Online Buddhist Study Class tonight; we've rescheduled for Wednesday, October 22, at 7pm MT. We hope you enjoy a cozy evening tonight and join us next week. Email [email protected] to be added to the class email list and get all the updates and class info. #freeonlineclasses #buddhism

Emptiness is not nothingness. Tonight we'll delve into the concept of emptiness in Buddhism. Email [email protected] to get the zoom link. #buddhism #shinbuddhism #jodoshinshu #freeonlineclasses

Ohigan services are this Sunday (Family service at 9:30am; regular service at 10:15am). Join us as we receive and reflect upon the Dharma. #ShinBuddhism #Buddhism #JodoShinshu #Ohigan #Equinox

Who is the bodhisattva of compassion? Join us tonight at 7pm MT to learn and discuss! Email [email protected] to get the zoom link. #buddhism #shinbuddhism #jodoshinshu #freeonlineclasses

Are you ready for Dharma School?! We are! Join us Sunday, September 7th, with Family Service at 9:30 am, followed by classes, and pizza. We have classes for students from preschool through high school! tsdbt.org/announcement... #ShinBuddhism #DharmaSchool #FamilyService #BuddhismForEveryone

What do the concepts of "karma" or "rebirth" mean and how do they show up in the Shin Buddhist tradition? Join us tonight to learn and discuss. Email [email protected] to get the link. We'll see you tonight! #buddhism #buddhistart #shinbuddhism #jodoshinshu #buddhismclasses #freeonlineclasses

What do these concepts of "karma" and "rebirth" mean and how do they show up in the Shin Buddhist tradition? Join us tonight to learn and discuss. Email [email protected] to get the link. We'll see you tonight! #buddhism #buddhistart #shinbuddhism #jodoshinshu #buddhismclasses #freeonlineclasses

Registration is open for 2025-2026 Dharma School! tsdbt.org/.../dharma-s... P-12 classes begin September 7. Our mission is to provide an inclusive space to learn about Shin Buddhism and how to incorporate the Dharma teachings into our daily lives. #BuddhistEducation #P12 #DharmaSchool #Denver

Online Buddhist Study Class is canceled tonight, August 20th! Please join us on September 3 at 7pm MT to learn about and discuss "Shin Buddhism and Concepts of Karma and Rebirth." Email [email protected] for the Zoom link and to get class updates. #buddhism #shinbuddhism #freebuddhismclasses

Our neighbor, the Sakura Foundation, seeks Volunteers (18+) to help run its 2nd Annual Spirit of Japan: Japanese food, sake, and spirits tasting event. See the link for all the info or email [email protected] www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CA5...

Tonight is the third session in our special series with Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi at 7pm MT. You do not need to have participated in the first two sessions to enjoy tonight's discussion. Email [email protected] for the zoom link (before 7pm MT) to participate. #ShinBuddhism #FreeOnlineClasses #Gratitude

The second part in our online study series "Waking Up to Shin Buddhism" is tonight at 7pm MT. If you would like to join in, please email [email protected]. (Please note that requests received after 7pm will not be able to enter the class tonight.) #ShinBuddhism #FreeOnlineBuddhistClasses

Our Obon Festival is on August 2. Join us for our Hatsubon Memorial Service at 3pm. Obon Odori (festival dancing) begins at 6pm. Everyone is invited to participate. Come learn and practice the traditional dances on July 29, 30, and 31 from 7-9pm in the temple gym. tsdbt.org/announcement...

Our July Online Buddhist Study Classes will be July 9th and 23rd so that we can bring you this special series from Rev. Dr. Akahoshi: "Waking Up to Shin Buddhism": How Shin Buddhism Can Help in Challenging Times. Class info here: tsdbt.org/anno.../2025... #ShinBuddhism #FreeOnlineBuddhismClasses

The Denver Buddhist Temple is now on our summer service schedule with one service at 10:15am on Sundays. Join us this Sunday for service, a relaxing meditative listening session, and socializing! #ShinBuddhism #JodoShinshu #MeditativeListening

For over 2500 years, people have followed the path of the Dharma and produced art along the way. Join us tonight to learn about some of the history and art of Buddhism. Email [email protected] to get the link. We'll see you tonight! #buddhism #buddhistart #buddhismclasses #freeonlineclasses

Join us at the 51st Annual Denver Cherry Blossom Festival and experience the best of Japanese and Japanese American culture: amazing performances, delicious food and beverages, vendors of all kinds, Temple talks, and beautiful art. We can't wait to see you there! cherryblossomdenver.org

This Memorial Day weekend our ministers offer services at several cemeteries to remember our ancestors, friends, and family, as well as those who have given their lives in service to our country. All are welcome to join to reflect with gratitude. 🙏 There is no service at the Temple this weekend.

We were very happy to have Mayor Mike Johnston visit Sakura Square and the Temple yesterday! Come visit us for services and Cherry Blossom Festival (June 21-22) and be a part of our neighborhood! 🙏 #ShinBuddhism #JodoShinshu #BuddhismClasses #MeditativeListening

Join us for tonight's discussion at 7pm MT, and bring your questions and thoughts about A.I. and Buddhism (e.g., consciousness, ethics around A.I. usage and development, etc.). Email [email protected] to get the link. #buddhism #artificialintelligence #shinbuddhism #buddhismclasses #freeonlineclasses

The Jodo Shinshu wisteria emblem is a symbol of a humility: a flower that grows down toward the earth. It represents bowing with respect as we try to see and accept each other as we are. The blooms also remind us of impermanence and the importance of recognizing the constant change that is life. 🙏

The TSDBT 2025 Shirt Order is now open! These shirts are a wonderful way to show your affiliation with the Temple, as well as our focus on Right View in trying to see one another "just as you are" ありのままで (a ri no ma ma de). Orders and payments must be received by June 2. tinyurl.com/TSDBT-tshirt...

This Sunday, May 18, we celebrate Gotan-E, the birth of our founder Shinran Shonin. Guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi will give our Dharma Talk and facilitate an interactive workshop on "A Contemporary View of Shin Buddhism: Using familiar words to make mythology relevant". Please join us!

Are you going to be at any of the Denver Colfax Marathon events on May 17 or 18? Stop by our tent in the Charity Partners Village and add your link to our chain of interconnection! How can we make it?!?! #GoldenChain #WeAreAllConnected #TSDBTColfax tsdbt.org/announcement...

Discover the untold stories of Japanese American soldiers who displayed unparalleled bravery on the battlefields abroad. Join us to honor their legacy and learn about their contributions to our nation’s freedom. Morning OR evening, May 16. RSVP by Saturday May 10: Jenny Chu at [email protected]

In tonight's class (7pm MT), we will delve into the chant, Junirai, or the Twelve Verses of Reverence. Email [email protected] for the zoom link to join in the free class. All are welcome! #buddhism #shinbuddhism #jodoshinshu #junirai #buddhismclasses #freeonlineclasses

This year, we are participating in the Denver's Colfax Marathon as a Charity Partner, with over 50 racers participating on our behalf. Donate to sponsor our racers and raise funds for the Temple and Dharma School! Our fundraising page is set up on the ColoradoGives site: mtyc.co/jpfphf.

Mark your calendars for our end-of-year, start-of-summer Family Picnic: June 1 at 10:30am at Berkeley Lake Park in Denver. No services will be held at the Temple that day. Everyone is invited to join us at the park for a short service, bbq/potluck, and bingo! tsdbt.org/announcement...

Tonight, all are invited to join us at 7pm MT to study and discuss the chant Juseige: verses from the Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life, a cornerstone text for Pure Land Buddhism. Email [email protected] for the zoom link. tsdbt.org/announcement...

Our Spring Newsletter is hitting email inboxes today! Check it out, and let us know if you'd like to be added to our email list at [email protected] tsdbt.org/newsletter/2... 📷: The TSDBT onaijin for Hanamatsuri Service, April 6, 2025

High School Seniors: Scholarship Applications are due today! tsdbt.org/announcement... #scholarships #yba #tsdbtscholarships #jascholarships

Spring-O Bingo Event Update! Please plan to join us on April 12 for a day of family fun with Bingo, raffle drawings, and chow mein bentos! Pre-order your Bentos now to make sure you get them before they sell out on the 12th: forms.gle/YnYFHm4azmhP... #SpringoBingo #TSDBTfundraiser #FunForAllAges