Saishin Dojo
Information regarding the Southern District Dharma School Summer Program.
The Dharma Schools of the Los Angeles Hongwanji Betsuin and Senshin Buddhist Temple sposors the annual Saishin Dojo Dharma School program. "Dojo" is the ancient word for a Buddhist Temple, with the implication of it being a place where enlightenment is cultivated. "Sai" means "nishi" or "west", from Nishihongwanji and "shin" means kokoro or "mind/body", from Senshin Temple.
The program consists of an all-day instruction program from 8:30am to 3:30pm with pick-up service until 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Student's parent or guardian must be a member of a temple to qualify for enrollment.
The program will include:
1. Instruction in reading, math, writing, and language skills taught by credentialed teachers who are also Dharma School teachers or involved in temple life.
2. Programs in Buddhist culture taught by qualified professionals. Units this year will include Japanese foods, music, etiquette, flower, foreign language vocabulary, ceramics, enameling, tie-dye, and taiko. Each day will begin with students participating in the morning omairi service.
Classes are limited to those children who will be entering the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades in the Fall of that year. Class sizes are limited, last year's students receive the first chance to enroll, and APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. So act quickly if you are interested.
Registration fees for children whose parents are registered members of Nishi Hongwanji Betsuin or Senshin Temple is $325.00 ($300.00 each for two or more children). For children whose parents are registered members of other Buddhist temples, fees are $350.00 ($325.00 for two or more children). This includes a Saishin Dojo T-shirt for your child.
Children who will be entering the 6th grade will have the additional option of a 5-day camping experience at the San Luis Obispo Temple. The total cost for the 5 days is $350.00 and helps to cover room and board, transportation, entrance fees, craft supplies and materials, and orei to staff. This will be under the supervision of experienced camp counselors as well as the Saishin Dojo teacher
The program is unable to accept students with special medical needs.
If your child has a sibling who you wish to enroll in first grade, please call Rev. Kodani, (323) 731-4617, for an early registration form - do not put two names on one application. If you do not receive confirmation of your registration within two weeks of mailing in your registration form, please contact Rev. Kodani at Senshin Buddhist Temple. 
For more complete information on registration requirements and official registration forms, contact the Temple Office. Duplicated forms will not be accepted.
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