Sangha Potluck - Sept. 25

An enthusiastic group of regular participants at Shao Shan Temple gathered together on Sunday at the Maple Corners Community Center.

This potluck, organized by the Development Committee, offered the Sangha a chance to gather together socially outside of the temple context, and also to have time to discuss the well-being and future vision of Shao Shan Temple.

A summary of the meeting will be in the next Shao Shan Temple Newsletter.

Thanks to all who participated!

Peace Day & Autumn Equinox

On September 21st, International Peace Day and the Autumn Equinox, we had a 2-part ceremony to commemorate these occasions.  An intimate group gathered for chanting at the peace pole garden and to participate in the Ryakufusatsu - an ancient purification ceremony that we perform at Shao Shan Temple on solstices and equinoxes.

MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH

Work Practice -Firewood Stacking

The changing of the seasons is reflected in the types of work that are part of the practice at Shao Shan Temple.  This week there were several firewood stacking sessions.  Each piece of firewood was passed along a chain of volunteers as we chanted 

"Namu Kie Butsu, Namu Kie Ho, Namu Kie So".

Thanks to everyone who participated ... and there is still more to stack!  Come join us!

Anniversary Celebration

Shao Shan Temple's 16th Anniversary was celebrated on Sunday September 11th.

An enthusiastic group gathered for this time of meditation, a 

re-dedication ceremony and refreshments.

Thanks to all who participated and all who 

helped make the occasion happen!