Services & Observances
WLABT holds services every week and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. During service, there is a dharma talk for the Dharma School students, who are later dismissed for classes. Then there is a talk for adults, followed by discussion.
The following are Buddhist services that are observed throughout the year. Click on the links for more information.
New Year's Day (Shusho-e) – January 1 (Service on Jan. 1 at 10:00 am)
Shinran Shonin Memorial Day (Ho-on-ko) – January 16 (Service on Jan. 17 at 9:30 am)
Nirvana Day (Nehan-e) – February 15 (Service on Feb. 14 at 9:30am)
Spring Equinox (Higan-e) – March 18 (Service on Mar. 14 at 9:30 am)
Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri & Hatsumairi) – April 8 (Service on Apr. 4 at 9:30am)
Eshinni/Kakushinni Service on April 15 (Service on Apr. 11 at 10:00am)
Mother's Day, Service on May 9 at 9:30 am
Shinran Shonin Day (Gotan-e) – May 21 (Service on May 23 at 9:30 am)
Father's Day/Graduation, Service on June 20 at 10:00 am
Obon/Hatsubon – July 15 (Service on July 11 at 9:30 am)
Fall Equinox (Higan-e) - September 20 (Service on September 12 at 10:00am)
Thanksgiving, Service on November 21 at 9:30 am
Bodhi Day (Jodo-e) – December 8 (Service on December 5 at 9:30 am)
Year End (Joya-e) - December 31 at 8:00 pm
The following are special services conducted througout the year.
Affirmation/Confirmation ceremony (Kikyoshiki)
Dharma Name (Homyo)
Memorial (Hoji “dharma-affair”)
Eitaikyo ("Chant")
Funeral (Soshiki)
Wedding (Kekkonshiki)
Opportunity to practice Dana by Haru Matsumune
The temple would like to encourage members to bring osonae for regular Sunday Services. Toban organizations will provide osonae for special services.
Members may bring produce (fruits or vegetables) or sweets (cake, manju, candy). Eight or more “pieces” are needed; there is one four tier stand on each side of the altar arrangement. Larger pieces are placed one to a tier. If the piece is small, two pieces are placed on a tier.
A sign-up sheet is in the office. At the time you sign up, we will provide a reminder slip with more details about what to bring and when. Please contact the temple if you have any questions.
Thank you for your participation!
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