Shao Shan Temple observed the New Year's Eve of 2023
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.
Celebratory refreshments and social time were enjoyed in the Sangha Hall.
The online New Year's Eve was meditation followed by a ceremony including a 2022 Shao Shan Slideshow, ringing of bells, contemplating the passing of time, "touching the earth", and several readings.
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