Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 -from Manchester
Fri 22 Jan · 18:00
Birch Community Centre
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Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 will be held at Birch Community Centre in Manchester on 22 January 2027. This community event commemorates the founder of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition, Shinran Shōnin. Further details regarding ticket pricing can be found on the event's website.
The Hōonkō is a yearly memorial for the founding figure of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition, Shinran Shōnin (1173-1263).
The event will be structured around four blocks:
Friday 22nd Evening
Saturday 23rd Morning
Saturday 23rd Afternoon-Evening
Sunday 24th Morning
Each of these blocks will consist of a service, Dharma talk and discussion, led by one of the four priests affiliated with Jodo Shinshu UK: Rev. David Quirke-Thornton, Rev. Louella Matsunaga, Rev. Caroline Brazier and Rev. Enrique Galván-Álvarez
There will also be workshops on how to build an altar and other practical matters. There will be plenty of opportunities to socialise informally with other attendees. Further details and a full schedule will be announced closer to the time.
Other information:
The event is free. At JSUK we aim to make the Jodo Shinshu teaching available free of cost to all those interested. However as a registered charity (1215240) we survive on donations. We gratefully accept any donations that can help us cover the expenses for putting together this event (e.g. venue hire, refreshments, etc.).
This event is non-residential. Please make sure you make your own accommodation arrangements for the weekend. Luther King House (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gh8K4C6BG6Z7B23i8 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gh8K4C6BG6Z7B23i8)) has affordable rooms and is very close to the venue (2min walk).
Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be provided but otherwise we will not be serving food. However, the Birch Community Centre is very close to Manchester’s famous Curry Mile, with many food options within walking distance.
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Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 -from Manchester takes place on Friday, 22 January 2027 at 18:00. The event runs until Sunday, 24 January 2027.
Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 -from Manchester is held at Birch Community Centre in Manchester (Brighton Grove, Manchester, M14 5JT).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Birch Community Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 -from Manchester can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 -from Manchester
18:00until Sunday, 24 January 2027
Birch Community Centre · Manchester
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 will be held at Birch Community Centre in Manchester on 22 January 2027. This community event commemorates the founder of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition, Shinran Shōnin. Further details regarding ticket pricing can be found on the event's website.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
The Hōonkō is a yearly memorial for the founding figure of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition, Shinran Shōnin (1173-1263).
The event will be structured around four blocks:
Friday 22nd Evening
Saturday 23rd Morning
Saturday 23rd Afternoon-Evening
Sunday 24th Morning
Each of these blocks will consist of a service, Dharma talk and discussion, led by one of the four priests affiliated with Jodo Shinshu UK: Rev. David Quirke-Thornton, Rev. Louella Matsunaga, Rev. Caroline Brazier and Rev. Enrique Galván-Álvarez
There will also be workshops on how to build an altar and other practical matters. There will be plenty of opportunities to socialise informally with other attendees. Further details and a full schedule will be announced closer to the time.
Other information:
The event is free. At JSUK we aim to make the Jodo Shinshu teaching available free of cost to all those interested. However as a registered charity (1215240) we survive on donations. We gratefully accept any donations that can help us cover the expenses for putting together this event (e.g. venue hire, refreshments, etc.).
This event is non-residential. Please make sure you make your own accommodation arrangements for the weekend. Luther King House (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gh8K4C6BG6Z7B23i8 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gh8K4C6BG6Z7B23i8)) has affordable rooms and is very close to the venue (2min walk).
Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be provided but otherwise we will not be serving food. However, the Birch Community Centre is very close to Manchester’s famous Curry Mile, with many food options within walking distance.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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When is Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 -from Manchester?
Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 -from Manchester takes place on Friday, 22 January 2027 at 18:00. The event runs until Sunday, 24 January 2027.
Where is Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 -from Manchester taking place?
Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 -from Manchester is held at Birch Community Centre in Manchester (Brighton Grove, Manchester, M14 5JT).
Is there anywhere to stay near Jodo Shinshu UK’s Hōonkō 2027 -from Manchester?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Birch Community Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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