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Our Religious Observances
Graduation Service - Service honoring local graduates of high school, college, and universities. Held in June.
Obon Service - Major service held the latter part of July honoring those who has preceded us in life. Obon Odori follows to celebrate the religious significance of the day.
Fall Ohigan - With the Fall Equinox in mid-September this service is held where we devote ourselves to the realization of harmony in our lives.
Eitaikyo (Perpetual Memorial Service) - Major service which helps us to remember continually those who have gone before us.
Bishops Memorial - A service held in mid-October honors all the deceased Bishops of the Buddhist Churches of America.
Fujinkai Memorial Service - This combined service is held in mid November in memory of Eshinni sama and all deceased members of the Buddhist Women's Association.
Bodhi Day (Jodo-E) - Service honoring Siddhartha Gautama, who on December 8th attained Enlightenment and became the Buddha.
Year End Service (Joya-E) - Held on the last day of the year to reflect on our 108 imperfections. |