Annual Meeting 2020

Shao Shan Temple's Annual Meeting took place on Saturday, February 2nd in the Temple's Little Hall.  While most of our programs are focused on matters of spiritual practice; this program is different in that it focuses on the administrative and functional aspects of Shao Shan Temple - the ground of how the Temple functions and moves forward. 

The Annual Meeting participants had the opportunity to review the Sangha Report, Program Report, Cemetery Report and the Financial Report and ask questions or offer feedback.  The Development Committee presented the progress on the "Master Plan" and Fundraising/Donations.  The meeting was engaged and interactive.

A summary of the meeting will be included in the next newsletter.

New Year's Eve Ceremony 2020

This year's New Year's Eve Ceremony at Shao Shan Temple 

was a contemplation on the passage of time and the preciousness of our human life.
The evening included meditation, a time for personal year-in-review reflection, chanting, and ceremony.

 The evening culminated with the natural beauty of fire and snow  
to ring in the new year 2020.

Warm wishes to all in the New Year!

Winter Solstice Ceremony

At this time of the longest night, we gathered together at Shao Shan Temple for a Winter Solstice Ceremony.  With times of silence and chanting, candlelight and darkness, we touched the depths of connection and blessing in this transitioning time of dark and light.

"Tonight, you can trust that any direction you go, you will be walking toward the emerging light." - Jan Richardson

High School Class visit

A World Religions class from Montpelier High School came to visit Shao Shan Temple on Thursday, Dec. 19th.  The group of 30+ students crowded into the Zendo for an introduction to Buddhism and a guided meditation experience.  We were happy to welcome this group of respectful, curious and intelligent young people.

2020 New Year's Greetings are coming!

Shao Shan Temple's 

2020 New Year's Greetings 

are in the mail!  

Below is the message on the back of each.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2020

This prayer tablet is an expression of Shao Shan Temple’s deep wishes and dedication to the welfare of the community.  It is a bridge between the temple and your everyday practice

This has been placed on the temple’s altar - it has been charged with the great energy of faith and courage. 

This prayer tablet is designed to be displayed in your home to bring peace and protection for the upcoming year.

This year’s message is

INSIGHT-

OPEN

( KI-KAI )

May peace and blessings extend from your home to the wider world in the upcoming year.

Each card is hand-stamped