THIS SUNDAY: Buddha's Birth Ceremony - Join Us On Site or Online

THIS SUNDAY: RSVP for Buddha's Birth Ceremony ON SITE

Join us on site for this joyous occasion to celebrate the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha by offering incense and pouring sweet water over the baby Buddha, symbolizing the soft rain in the fragrant garden of Lumbini when Buddha was born. Open to the public. Everyone welcome!   Sunday, April 2, 1–4 pm PST 1–2 pm Ceremony (on site & online) 2–4pm Reception (on site only)   Yes, I'm Coming!

Families, friends and children, join us for this special and joyous day! We will gather in the zendo to commemorate the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha in a Flower Festival and the traditional pouring of sweet rain over the baby Buddha. Please bring flowers for the altar to adorn the Baby Buddha and ready-to-serve finger foods for the reception immediately following the ceremony to share with the community!

Volunteers decorating the flower shrine Flowers for Baby Buddha from the guests

Tea ceremony by Kashin Kwong

Shakuhachi by Elliot Kanshin Kallen Outdoor reception to follow the ceremony

Open to the Public | RVSP to attend ON SITE or ONLINE

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