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New Years Eve Bell Ringing

The custom of the ringing of the Temple bell 108 times at the year-end originated in the Chinese Zen monasteries of the Song dynasty. There are said to be 108 transgressions (bonnou in Japanese). This was introduced to the Japanese Zen monasteries during the Kamakura period. The custom of the bell ringing was adopted by […]

Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English

The Kids Service begins each Sunday morning from 10:30-10:50 am. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled. Following the service, the children go downstairs with their teacher to participate in the classroom program. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you each week!   December's Theme:  “Buddha's Awakening & Bodhi Day”

Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English

The Kids Service begins each Sunday morning from 10:30-10:50 am. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled. Following the service, the children go downstairs with their teacher to participate in the classroom program. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you each week! January's Theme: SHINRAN SHONIN’S MEMORIAL DAY – “HO-ONKO”. This special […]

Ho-onko Eve – Vegetarian Potluck

Ho onko is the most important service in the Jodo Shinshu calendar. In Japan it is the week long memorial for Shinran Shonin. The TBC will be holding an Ho onko Eve service on Sat., Jan. 18th at 6:30 pm and will also be having a vegetarian potluck. The main memorial service will be held […]

Ho-onko Eve – In Person and Zoom – English

Ho onko is the most important service in the Jodo Shinshu calendar. In Japan it is the week long memorial for Shinran Shonin. The TBC will be holding an Ho onko Eve service on Sat., Jan. 18th at 6:30 pm and will also be having a vegetarian potluck. The main memorial service will be held […]

Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English

The Kids Service begins each Sunday morning from 10:30-10:50 am. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled. Following the service, the children go downstairs with their teacher to participate in the classroom program. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you each week! January's Theme: SHINRAN SHONIN’S MEMORIAL DAY – “HO-ONKO”. This special […]