Join Us Sunday March 3, For Dharma and March Shotsuki (“We Remember”)

SUNDAY'S SERVICE

Officiant, Rev. Maribeth Smith
4th-8th Grade Classes & Kaytee Sumida, MA, Chairpersons
Rev. Smitty, Children's & Adult Dharma Talks
Yukari Williams, CMA, will give the Japanese Dharma Talk
Ann Ong, Musical Accompanist

SCHEDULE and SERVICE COMPONENTS

Times are approximate.

9:00 a.m., New Member Breakfast in the Dining Room
At 9:00 a.m. in the Hondo, you are welcome to attend Chanting Group Practice (new members welcome)
Prior to the ringing of the Bell, individuals may offer incense.
10:00 a.m. Kansho (Calling Bell) calls us to service.
4th & 8th Graders & Kaytee welcomes us all with opening comments
Rev. Smitty leads us in ritual and shares the Dharma School message.
10:45 a.m. The Dharma School will be excused to classes.
Rev. Smitty shares the Adult Dharma Talk.
Ann Ong will provide the music.
11:15 a.m. Kaytee Sumida will share closing comments and remind us to offer incense.
11:20 a.m. Yukari Williams, CMA, will give the Japanese Dharma Talk.

Livestream of Service

If you are not able to join in person, we plan to livestream the service
in real time on our
YouTube channel page.

You may need to check the "Live" tab to find the livestream.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SHOTSUKI HOYO, our MONTHLY MEMORIAL

Each month we schedule a Shotsuki Hoyo (“showt-sookey hoh-yo”) as a memorial to deceased friends and family members who died in that month. In this way we can be sure to remember them at least once each year. Sho means “joyous,” Tsuki means “month,” and Hoyo means “Dharma essence.” Each month we find joy in remembering the Dharma essence of specific individuals who have passed away.

The names are read, and we come forward to pay our respects before the shrine. Each month, a complete list of the current month’s Shotsuki names can be found in our December Kaiho or newsletter.

Want to remember a loved one each year? You may contact the Temple to learn more about our Shotsuki and Eitaikyo programs.