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<\/a><\/p>\nThe American Buddhist Study Center will honor the legacy of Dr. Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki (1870-1966) on his 50th memorial anniversary. A true pioneer in a long line of internationally prominent Buddhist figures in America, D.T. Suzuki played a pivotal role in introducing Zen Buddhism and Shin Buddhism to the English-speaking world, and his books shaped the American public\u2019s appreciation of Asian religions.<\/p>\n
Suzuki is the first recipient of the American Buddhist Study Center\u2019s \u201cIn Gratitude\u201d Award, which recognizes his cosmopolitan Buddhist philosophy and intercultural point of view.<\/p>\n
The ceremony is a celebration of Japanese culture in America, with a variety of presentations and performances.<\/p>\n
James Dobbins, Oberlin College \u2013 Buddhist scholar
\nMark Unno, University of Oregon \u2013 Buddhist scholar
\nRoshi Nelson Foster, Ring of Bone Zendo \u2013 Zen teacher and writer
\nAkemi Iwamoto, D.T. Suzuki Museum \u2013 Kanazawa, Japan
\nOmotesenke Domonkai Eastern Region USA \u2013 Japanese Tea Ceremony
\nJosephine Seki \u2013 Solo recital
\nSoh Daiko \u2013 Taiko Drumming
\nKen-Zen Institute \u2013 Kendo Demonstration
\nNancy Okada, Tachibana Dance Group \u2013 Japanese Dance Recital
\nAi Dance Theater \u2013 Japanese Dance Recital<\/p>\n
A reception where guests can meet the speakers will follow the ceremony.<\/p>\n