SANGHA

As Buddhists, we take refuge in The Three Treasures: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. The third of these, the Sangha, refers to our community.

The Oregon Buddhist Temple has a free on-line Bulletin Board for members and friends. You will have to register to post on the board and to gain full access. Follow the easy instructions on the bulletin board to register. We also have an OBT group on Facebook

2010 Membership Form

OBT SANGHA PAGES
TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
Buddhist Study Class	The Buddhist Study Class is for those who wish in-depth study. These classes meet on most Mondays at 2:15 p.m. and Fridays at 7:45 p.m.
Dharma Exchange	Dharma Exchange occurs after the Sunday Service and is a chance for temple members to fellowship and discuss various topics of the Dharma in an informal setting. Typically lead by a member volunteer, Dharma Exchange lasts about 1 hour.
Dharma School	Dharma School is religious instruction for children and teens ages 2 - 18. These classes begin after service on Sunday, usually 11:00 am, and run for about 45 minutes and include age appropriate lessons and fun activities.
Diabetes Support Group	Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. OBT has a support group for all interested parties to learn more about diabetes and ways to prevent and mitigate its effects.
EcoSangha	The mission of the Oregon Buddhist Temple EcoSangha is to ensure that environmentally-friendly action and conservation are promoted, practiced and attained in the operation of the temple.
Maintenance	We ask our members and friends to notifiy us when they notice any maintenance issues with our buildings and/or grounds. To report any maintenance issue, you can either fill out the simple on-line form on the maintenance page, log it on the new Maintenance Clipboard located in the basement on the South wall, or notify any of the board members
Minister's Assistants	BCA sponsor's a program training a limited number of Sangha members to be minister's assistants.
Membership Services	The Oregon Buddhist Temple exists because of and for our members. Membership allows voting priviledges, a subscription to the Wheel of Dharma (newsletter from the Buddhist Churches of America), and most importantly, demonstrates your support of OBT. Membership Form
OBT History	OBT was founded in 1903 and has a rich history in Portland.
OBT Readers' Club	A Book (and other materials) Club for members and friends of OBT that focuses on Buddism and Buddhist themes.
Photo Gallery	Photos and images of general public interest
Sensei	Our resident minister is Reverend Jundo Gregory Gibbs.
Sexual Harassment / Misconduct Policy	Sexual Exploitation or Sexual Harassment of Sangha members or others by anyone engaged in activity on behalf of OBT is unethical behavior and will not be tolerated within this Sangha. Any question or concern about our policy can be addressed to any member of the OBT Board. Link to our policy statement
Temple Events	This is a list of events and activities that are either held by the Oregon Buddhist Temple or which OBT is a participant.
YBA	Organization for High School aged Buddhist Youth

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TOPIC	DESCRIPTION
Board of Directors	The Board of Directors is composed of 12 temple members. Board Members are voted in to serve a 3 year term. 4 seats on the Board are up for election each year. Any member of OBT in good standing is eligible to run for the Board. 2009 Board 2010 Board
By-Laws	The rules which govern the operations and internal affairs of OBT.
Choir	The Oregon Buddhist Temple Choir periodically performs during special Sunday services. All singers are invited to join.
Committees	The various committees working to keep OBT functioning. Click here to view a pdf file of the list of the 2009 committees and committee members.
Dharma School	Information on Dharma School
Girl Scouts	Girl Scout Troop 4-3720 is sponsored by OBT
Library	OBT has a 1000 volume library open to members and friends
Lotus Circle	Supply flowers for the o-naijin
Membership Survey - 2009	An opinion survey for current and past members of Oregon Buddhist Temple.
OBWA	Oregon Buddhist Women's Association
Photo Gallery	Photo Albums of OBT Events
Temple Directory	Under Development
Toban	Monthly work crews
YBA	Young Buddhist Association

SANGHA

The Buddhist Study Class is for those who wish in-depth study. These classes meet on most Mondays at 2:15 p.m. and Fridays at 7:45 p.m.

Dharma Exchange occurs after the Sunday Service and is a chance for temple members to fellowship and discuss various topics of the Dharma in an informal setting. Typically lead by a member volunteer, Dharma Exchange lasts about 1 hour.

Dharma School is religious instruction for children and teens ages 2 - 18. These classes begin after service on Sunday, usually 11:00 am, and run for about 45 minutes and include age appropriate lessons and fun activities.

Diabetes Support Group

Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. OBT has a support group for all interested parties to learn more about diabetes and ways to prevent and mitigate its effects.

The mission of the Oregon Buddhist Temple EcoSangha is to ensure that environmentally-friendly action and conservation are promoted, practiced and attained in the operation of the temple.

Minister's Assistants

BCA sponsor's a program training a limited number of Sangha members to be minister's assistants.

Membership Services

The Oregon Buddhist Temple exists because of and for our members. Membership allows voting priviledges, a subscription to the Wheel of Dharma (newsletter from the Buddhist Churches of America), and most importantly, demonstrates your support of OBT.

OBT was founded in 1903 and has a rich history in Portland.

A Book (and other materials) Club for members and friends of OBT that focuses on Buddism and Buddhist themes.

Photos and images of general public interest

Our resident minister is Reverend Jundo Gregory Gibbs.

This is a list of events and activities that are either held by the Oregon Buddhist Temple or which OBT is a participant.

YBA

Organization for High School aged Buddhist Youth

The Board of Directors is composed of 12 temple members. Board Members are voted in to serve a 3 year term. 4 seats on the Board are up for election each year. Any member of OBT in good standing is eligible to run for the Board. 2009 Board 2010 Board

The rules which govern the operations and internal affairs of OBT.

Choir

The Oregon Buddhist Temple Choir periodically performs during special Sunday services. All singers are invited to join.

The various committees working to keep OBT functioning. Click here to view a pdf file of the list of the 2009 committees and committee members.

Information on Dharma School

Girl Scouts

Girl Scout Troop 4-3720 is sponsored by OBT

Library

OBT has a 1000 volume library open to members and friends

Supply flowers for the o-naijin

An opinion survey for current and past members of Oregon Buddhist Temple.

OBWA

Oregon Buddhist Women's Association

Photo Gallery

Photo Albums of OBT Events

Temple Directory

Under Development

Monthly work crews

YBA

Young Buddhist Association

OBT Website Links

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The Board of Directors is composed of 12 temple members. Board Members are voted in to serve a 3 year term. 4 seats on the Board are up for election each year. Any member of OBT in good standing is eligible to run for the Board.
2009 Board
2010 Board