International Order of Buddhist Ministers

International Order of Buddhist Ministers

We aim to maintain a legitimate organization of dedicated lay Buddhists to encourage proficiency in learning and teaching the Buddha Dharma.

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  • Michael Thomas Stephens
  • somya malasri
  • John Yates
  • John Scorsine
  • Dharmadasa
  • Daphna McKnight
  • Rev. Dhammavira
  • Nathan Michon
  • Sumi
  • Sean Thompson
  • Dao Chuan
  • Rev. Danny Fisher

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Ven. Dao Chuan

Very sad to hear of the passing of Ven. Dao Chuan. I never had the chance to meet him, but noticed his presence at the minister ordinations. I always wanted to say hi and chat with him but it was not to be.May our blessings turn toward the Venerable, and may his passing act as a continuing reminder of our fragile existence, and the good things we can do while we're here.See More
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IOBM Meeting Saturday 8/14 at Rosemead... at Rosemead Templ;e

August 10, 2010 from 9am to 1pm
IOBM meeting is scheduled, please contact me directly for details.
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Call to meeting...

August 14th at 9:00 am we meet!If you are in Los Angeles,, please attend!If you are out of LA, you are lucky...But please attend if you can... Also we can set up skye or on Ning IM or Facebook IM to include you.We will nominate new officers.We will decide the next meeting andGo over applicationsDevelop the next ordination... choose a date. etc.(that will be our next official meeting) we can vote and such thenand any other stuff you wish to discuss.I will be looking for volunteers to organize…See More
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Our next meeting is scheduled for August 14th, (Saturday) at 9:00 am. (flexible) Mark your calendars! Attend! contact me!!
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Some Photos I found in my camera from the Ordination in August...
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Ordination Process

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Meeting update for 04/24

The Meeting was a great success, Randy (Dhammavira) and Nathon M (Dhammakumar) both were there with me. We discussed all the goings on with the IOBM and where and how it can be improved, managed and expanded.We also discussed Minister application and that the ordination for May has been postponed until the Summer (time and date to be determinied) There was great discussion on the stoles, ordination process and the ever changing book list.I really appreciate the attendance and support, as well…See More
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Good to see you on the site, let's get you a good pic in Thailand!!!!!
Apr 23, 2010
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Meeting for Saturday April 24.

Meeting is confirmed for 10 am a the Rosemead Temple/ Monastery.We will discuss in brief:StolesOrdination (Postponed from May to mid Summer)HandbookTraining issuesCertifications and differing levels of membership.(Remember, this is not an official meeting, just a 'touch base' for those that are interested and local.Any Minister may also log in here for live chat. We will keep the meeting going that way.Hope you can attend.Dr. Sean ThompsonSee More
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Dao Chuan and Rev. Danny Fisher are now friends Apr 11, 2010
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2 ministers and a future candidate

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Getting an agenda ready for the 24th.
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Rev. Danny Fisher and Sean Thompson are now friends Apr 8, 2010
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3 discussions started by Nathan Michon were featured Apr 6, 2010
 

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About the IOBM: Mission, Goals, Precepts, and Conduct of Ministers

Letter from the President:Thank you for your interest in the IOBM.  We now count among ourranks chaplains in the United States Military, Ministers that help theincarcerated build mindful wisdom,…Continue

Tags: ministry, IOBM, buddhist, conduct, goals

Started by Nathan Michon Apr 6, 2010.

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How to Apply for the Ministry

The application form for the International Order of Buddhist Ministers is attached.Please see the form and feel free to ask questions if you have them.Continue

Started by Nathan Michon Apr 6, 2010.

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History and Background of the IOBM

Introduction and letter to you...  In 1984, Venerable Chao Chu of the Buddhisst Sangha Council of SouthernCalifornia was asked to serve on the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Committeeas a Buddhist Chaplain…Continue

Started by Nathan Michon Apr 6, 2010.

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Rev. Dhammavira

Ven. Dao Chuan

Very sad to hear of the passing of Ven. Dao Chuan. I never had the chance to meet him, but noticed his presence at the minister ordinations. I always wanted to say hi and chat with him but it was not to be.

May our blessings turn toward the Venerable, and may his passing act as a continuing reminder of our fragile existence, and the good things we can do while we're here.

Posted by Rev. Dhammavira on August 10, 2010 at 10:25pm

Sean Thompson

Call to meeting...

August 14th at 9:00 am we meet!

If you are in Los Angeles,, please attend!

If you are out of LA, you are lucky...

But please attend if you can... Also we can set up skye or on Ning IM or Facebook IM to include you.

We will nominate new officers.

We will decide the next meeting and

Go over applications

Develop the next ordination... choose a date. etc.

(that will be our next official meeting) we can vote and such then

and…

Continue

Posted by Sean Thompson on July 27, 2010 at 11:03am

Sean Thompson

Meeting update for 04/24

The Meeting was a great success, Randy (Dhammavira) and Nathon M (Dhammakumar) both were there with me. We discussed all the goings on with the IOBM and where and how it can be improved, managed and expanded.

We also discussed Minister application and that the ordination for May has been postponed until the Summer (time and date to be determinied) There was great discussion on the stoles, ordination process and the ever changing book list.

I really appreciate the attendance and…

Continue

Posted by Sean Thompson on April 25, 2010 at 10:51pm

Sean Thompson

Meeting for Saturday April 24.

Meeting is confirmed for 10 am a the Rosemead Temple/ Monastery.

We will discuss in brief:

Stoles

Ordination (Postponed from May to mid Summer)

Handbook

Training issues

Certifications and differing levels of membership.

(Remember, this is not an official meeting, just a 'touch base' for those that are interested and local.

Any Minister may also log in here for live chat. We will keep the meeting going that…

Continue

Posted by Sean Thompson on April 22, 2010 at 9:30pm

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