Mountains for the Mountain Seat Robe

On August 15th, several sangha members gathered to cut out moutains from various materials.  Under Donna's wonderful instruction, all the mountains were cut out and an intial panel layout was arranged.

2012 Summer Children's Program ends

Preparing for meditation instruction

The Calligraphy Plaques created by the children this summer

The Shao Shan Temple Summer children's program met for the last time this summer on August 23rd.  They happily showed off the wooden plaques they created with a Japanese character on it - such as Thunderbolt or Tree.

The program may resume during the school year on a once-monthly basis.

Obon Ceremony - Aug 5

In the Obon Ceremony at Shao Shan Temple  on Sunday evening Aug. 5th, we had a candlelight procession up to the cemetery, invited the ancestors to join us as we chanted Kanzeon, and then sent them back.  

Thread Waxing - Aug.1st

 Another Thread Waxing Party hosted at Connie's house, took place on August 1st.  Thread waxers age 9 to 96 participated - snacking, chanting, waxing, ironing.

Next occasion will be August 22nd - Join us!