Screen Room Construction

A huge THANK YOU to Greg Wallace and his construction crew
for the donated labor constructing the Screen Room off the front of the wood shed. 
This temporary structure will be the eating area for the summer's Intensive Practice Period.

 

 

 

 

Buddha's Birthday!

Saturday, May 11th, Celebrated
Buddha's Birthday at Shao Shan Temple!  
Despite the unsettled weather, 40+ people came together for this joyous occasion.
The afternoon began with period of silent meditation followed by a
noble procession with bells and parasols.
We returned to the Temple to offer sweet water to the Baby Buddha accompanied by chanting.
The afternoon concluded with social refershment time.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this joyous spring awakening event! 

 

Goodbye Tea Party for Shinjo-san & Satomi-san

We have been honored to have Rev. Shinjo-san as a guest at Shao Shan Temple the past three months and to also host Satomi-san this past week.
Both are leaving tomorrow to return to Japan. 
This morning a spontaneous tea party occured at the end of study group as the farewell to them both.
Thank you both and we look forward to seeing Shinjo again in June.

Mountain Trail/Retreat Work Day & Opening

On this sunny spring morning, we set out into the woods to prepare Shao Shan Temple's White Jewel Mountain Retreat for this year.
Armed with various implements, we cleared the trail and the grounds around the retreat tent site and bravely set up the tent.
May the practice at White Jewel Mountain Retreat be of benefit to all beings.
Thanks to all who participated today!

 

Next Phase of Funzoe Sewing Begins

 

 

A core group of sewers gathered at Sangha member, Taylor's, house to put the very last rain stitches on the panels and to prepare for the next phase of sewing.