by Rimban Kusunoki
“What can I do to contribute to world peace?”
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2019 Fall Taiko Workshops
MAKE SOME NOISE FOR FALL!!
2019 FALL TAIKO WORKSHOP: Hosted by Seattle Matsuri Taiko
Seattle Buddhist Temple Matsuri Taiko will be holding an 8 session workshop for persons ages 11 thru adult. The workshop will cover basic taiko rhythms, sticking and movement as well as playing dynamics as a group. With these skills, participants will learn to play a fun dynamic taiko song!
Gomonshu Kojun Ōtani-sama visited Seattle Betsuin
Gomonshu Kojun Ōtani-sama visited the Seattle Betsuin on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He had a visitation ceremony in the Hondo, participated in the Yabunouchi tea ceremony served by Rev. Castro, officiated Kikyoshiki confirmation ceremony, and joined the welcome BBQ dinner in the gym. It was a very precious and significant time for all of us. I truly appreciate that he spent time at the Seattle Betsuin. Many members were involved in this precious event. I would like to express my appreciation for all your work, contribution, and kindness. Today, I would like to share the Seattle Betsun’s introduction which I read to Gomonshu-sama on that day.
Seattle Bukkyo Seinenkai (Seattle Youth Buddhist Group) was founded on November 15, 1901. Rev. Kakuryo Nishijima from San Francisco conducted the first service. Continue reading “Gomonshu Kojun Ōtani-sama visited Seattle Betsuin”
Mindful Eating and Compassionate Living Retreat
Dr. Sharon Suh of Seattle University will be leading a workshop in mindful eating as part of the Seattle Buddhist Study Center on January 25th starting at 9:00am.
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