The Cemetery of Shao Shan Temple

We are pleased to announce that the Shao Shan Temple Cemetery is now available.  The formal survey has been submitted to the Town of Woodbury and the Cemetery documents have been reviewed and approved by the Shao Shan Temple Board. 

We invite you to visit the magical mossy cemetery up the hill through the red gate.  This cemetery for cremated remains is unusual in America in that it is associated with a Buddhist Temple with an active practice. 

Having a Cemetery connected with Shao Shan Temple supports and activates the Buddhist practice of those who practice at Shao Shan Temple by the reminder of our own death and the reminder of the deaths of those with whom we have practiced.  It supports our diligent practice.

There will be an annual memorial ceremony in the cemetery to honor those who are interred there and our lineage ancestors.  The first interment will take place in October.

Please contact us for more information or if you have questions.

15th Anniversary Celebration - Sept. 13,2015

Shao Shan Temple's 15th Anniversary was celebrated on Sunday, September 13th.  Despite overcast, damp weather, a good group gathered together to joyfully rededicate the temple and ourselves.
Each person had the opportunity to tie a ribbon symbolizing their intention onto a pole that now stands in front of the temple. 

Weddings, Baby Blessings, Memorial Services

This summer there have been several private ceremonies - Weddings, Baby Blessings, Memorial Services.  These private ceremonies are sometimes at Shao Shan Temple and sometimes conducted by Taihaku and Kenzan at a different location, depending on the needs and desires of the families.  

Each private ceremony is crafted in conjunction with the family to create a ceremony that reflects those involved.

Shao Shan Temple is grateful to be an integral part of landmark ceremonies in people's lives.

Baby Blessing of Krishna Sky

Noah and Vanessa's Wedding

Memorial Service of Mr Holmbom 

OBON Ceremony - August 9th

OBON CEREMONY                      August 9th 2015

On Sunday evening, an intimate group gathered  to remember those who have gone before us - to honor and recognize our physical and spiritual ancestors.

The Obon ceremony began at the Temple and then proceeded by candlelight up to the Shao Shan Temple Cemetery where we chanted while circumambulating the Ceremonial Circle. The evening concluded with a dedication at the fire altar in front of the Temple.

Summer at Shao Shan Temple

Nature is thriving and abundant at Shao Shan Temple this time of year

Participants at Shao Shan Temple are frequently greeted on the path by Juno the white bunny.

A Deer family were recent visitors

Shao Shan Temple Garden is thriving