Events sponsored by NONA will be posted here on this web page. Please visit the individual Temple/Sangha locations for local events and schedules.
NONA Convention 2008 :
Every two years the Nichiren Order holds its business meeting (NONA conference) and every fourth year is the NONA convention which is where we elect officers for the council and elect a new Bishop. The 2008 conference was held in Houston Texas in October. The business meeting (conference) and convention are for members of Nichiren Shu. If you are interested in attending, please let your local minister know and he or she will provide additional information.
Dharma Conference 2009 :
NONA will sponsor a Dharma Conference at the Seattle Nichiren Buddhist Church in June 2009. Dharma Conferences are an opportunity to learn more about the Nichiren school of Buddhism from a more academic perspective. The Conference brings priests and lay members together for several days of lectures and discussions.
Retreat 2009 :
The Nichiren Buddhist Sangha of Greater New England along with NONA will sponsor a weeklong retreat in New England, July 31 - August 7, 2009. The retreat will be an opportunity for Nichiren Shu members and anyone interested in Nichiren Buddhism to practice intensely and experience many different practices. Please email or call with questions to Rev. Ryuoh Faulconer.
Pilgrimage 2009 :
The Nichiren Order of North America will conduct a pilgrimage to Japan in October 2009, to follow in the footsteps of our founder and lead the participants in a spiritually intense expericence. If you are interested or would like more information please email or call Rev. Caine-Barrett in Houston Texas. You may also visit the 2006 pilgrimage web page which chronicles that event.
NBIC: For events sponsored by the NBIC in Hayward California, please visit their web page at www.nichiren-shu.org
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