Monday, May 17, 2021

Buddha's Birthday Celebration - May 16, 2021

 Sunday, May 16th, Shao Shan Temple celebrated Buddha's Birthday with an online celebration! 

The beginning of the celebration was heralded by a resounding conch...

Noah read a book of the life story of Shakyamuni Buddha (Buddha by Susan Roth) ...

There was a formal offering of tea, cakes and sweet water, after which, Julie offered incense, Max tea, and Donna sweets.  Each offered with a dedication which all participants were invited to join in ...






Sweet tea was offered over the baby Buddha with chanting...


Glenda offered a poem written for the occasion of Buddha's Birthday...


And a closing celebratory "Happy Birthday!"