Shao Shan Temple observed the New Year's Eve of 2022
with both an early-evening in-person ceremony
and a later-evening online ceremony.
The in-person New Year's Eve began with meditation, followed by a time for a "personal year review" - reflecting on the past year and what we wish to continue and what we wish to refrain from. A vigorous Heart Sutra with drum accompanied people offering incense after which we proceeded to the outside fire circle. Despite the rain, light refreshments were enjoyed outdoors under a pop-up shelter.
The online New Year's Eve was meditation followed by a ceremony including a 2021 Shao Shan Slideshow, ringing of bells, contemplating the passing of time, "touching the earth", and several readings.
