Sunday, May 21, 2017

Buddha's Birthday Celebration!


On a sunny spring day amidst perfectly flowering crabapple trees, 
a festive group gathered at Shao Shan Temple on May 21st 2017 
to celebrate the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha .

A time of silent meditation 
was followed by a noble procession -a symbolic pilgrimage to visit the baby Buddha.  The festive procession included parasols, bubbles and bells (and black flies!)



The procession was followed by a story of the Buddha's Birth  
and sweet tea offerings accompanied by flute playing.

The afternoon ended with refreshments and birthday cake!



Thursday, May 18, 2017

Preparing for Buddha's Birthday!



Preparations for Buddha's Birthday Celebration took place all week - with spring cleanup of the Temple buildings and grounds.  Especially festive was the small gathering to prepare the Buddha's Birthday Pagoda - flowery fun for ages 13 to 101!

Buddha's Birthday will be celebrated at Shao Shan Temple this year on May 21st!


Monday, May 15, 2017

Rhododendron-Azalea Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who supported the Temple through their participation in this year's Rhododendron/Azalea Fundraiser ! 
Through your donations, $1050 was raised.
Special thanks to Steve Young for the donation of these exceptional special variety plants!  
Members of the sangha and community now have a living extension of Shao Shan Temple in their gardens