Successful Rhododendron Fundraiser!

Thanks to all who participated in this year's Rhododendron Fundraiser!  

Over 40 plants were distributed with donations 

totaling over $1,700.

Some of the sangha members who assisted in transporting, preparing for the blessing ceremony at Shao Shan Temple

One of Shao Shan Temple's Azaleas when in bloom

Selecting their Rhododendrons/Azaleas

Shao Shan Temple Vegetable Garden

The bountiful harvest from the Shao Shan Temple garden.

Taihaku in her natural habitat.

Shao Shan's resident honey bees also enjoying the garden

Jukai - Formal Student & Precept Ceremonies

 Shao Shan Temple

Sunday, July 3, 2016

This year Judy Harden made her commitment to become a formal student of Shao Shan Temple.  She received the 16 precepts, her Buddhist name and has become Taihaku’s student.

Max Schlueter, Susan Calza, Rob Lamb, Scott Fields and Glenda Bissex received the first five Bodhisattva precepts and have made their commitment to a Buddhist way of life.

This ceremony was an occasion for the families and friends of those receiving the precepts and Sangha members to join together in support of the commitment that Judy, Max, Susan, Rob, Scott and Glenda are entering. 

Thank you to everyone who joined together with us in a spirit of renewal of your commitments and intentions which support a life beneficial for all. 

Animal Friend / Pet Blessing

A warm blessing on all sentient beings 

with which we share this planet!

An intimate group gathered at Shao Shan Temple on June 11, 

to especially bless our pets and other animals with which we share our lives.

May all beings be happy!

Buddha's Birthday 2016

This year, Shao Shan Temple 
celebrated Buddha's Birthday on Memorial Day weekend.

The grounds were decorated with brightly colored flags and fragrant lilacs.  

To the sound of bells, drums and conchs, a procession wound its way through the red pines.

Inside the temple, a gently twirling golden parasol 

hung above a flower pagoda enshrining a baby buddha statue.

Amidst pali chanting, each person offered sweet tea to the baby buddha. 

Thanks to all who joined together in creating this 

joyous celebration of Buddha's Birth!