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The FBWA-FDSTL Education Committee is dedicated to enhancing Dharma School education through book distribution, workshops, and support for projects. They fund initiatives to educate teachers and promote national impact. Other activities include the Bishop's Project and student contests.
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History and Background • Funded by FBWA annual contribution • Projects • Book distribution to all BCA temples/Dharma Schools • Recent Examples: Currents of Change, Buddha’s Wish for the World, Venerable Master Shinran • DVD transfer of White Lotus Series • Support for CBE’s Shinran and ABC’s of Dharma School Workshops • Stone Soup/Wiki Site • Jishin Kyoninshin Workbooks • Post-conference distribution of FDSTL conference materials
Criteria • Education of Dharma School Teachers • National impact (or key strategic regional impact) • Cost realism
Other Activities • Bishop’s Project • Annual collection in October • Student projects—750th Student Art Contest • My Offering • Annual drive (handled by FDSTL) • Used for class materials: Workbooks from Sacramento (post 2007 FDSTL Conference)