Canada to Host the 2015 World Buddhist Women's Convention (WBWC)

In 2015, the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada Women's Federation (JSBTCWF) is honoured host the 15^th World Buddhist Women's Convention (WBWC) in CANADA! Although originally slated to take place in Toronto, ON, in September of 2011, it was officially announced that Calgary, AB would be the host city and province.

Sponsored by:  The World Federation of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Buddhist Women’s Association

 

Theme: “Embraced by the Oneness of Life”
Slogan: 15th in 15 – One World, One Sangha (proposed)
Event Dates: Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31, 2015

Press Release:  Calgary to Host 2015 World Buddhist Women’s Convention

Japan in 2011

The 14^th World Buddhist Women’s Convention was held in Kyoto, Japan in conjunction with the 750^th Memorial for Shinran Shonin.  First deadline for Application is November 10, 2010; Second deadline for Application is February 11, 2011.

The Convention was open to men and women, and brings together members from Japan, United States, Hawaii, Sao Paulo, and Canada. For travel question, please contact our travel agency, Kintetsu International Express (Canada) Inc., toll free at 1-800-463-7723.  There's also a special website that has been created for this trip - www.kiecan.com/toronto/750.

Poster (click here to download a copy of the poster)

Brochure in English for the 750^th Memorial and 14^th World Buddhist Women's Convention

Brochure in Japanese for the 750^th Memorial and 14^th World Buddhist Women's Convention

 

19/09/11