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Rituals, Ceremonies and Festivals at Shinnyo-en
Rituals, Ceremonies and Festivals (usually referred to as "services") are mainly held within the sacred grounds of a Shinnyo-en Temple or Shinnyo Center. They also feature dharma talks by experienced Buddhist teachers that illuminate many of the complex issues of practice in today's world. Shinnyo Buddhism values tradition, but at the same time, what we learn in the temple is meant to be applied in today's society.
For the specific dates of a service, please check the schedule or contact the Temple.
Monthly
Merit Transfer Service
Service to transfer merit and offer appreciation and spiritual consolation to the departed
Feast of Bezaiten
Service in honour of the Heavenly Dharma Protector
Feast of Compassion
Service in honour of the Eleven-faced Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Feast of Eternal Bliss
Service in honour of the Ever-Present Buddha
Remembrance Service
Service in honour of and in gratitude to the founders
Feast of Kasanori
Service in honour of the Earthly Dharma Protector
Homa Service
Fire ritual to bring forth one's aspiration for enlightenment
Prayer Gathering
Services led by members: chanting, testimonies, teachings
Annual
The Three Major Buddhist Services:
Services held to commemorate the three significant events of the Buddha Shakyamuni's life (birth, attaining enlightenment, and entering final nirvana); observed by all Buddhists.
Feb. 15 - Feast of Nirvana
Apr. 8 - Feast of the Buddha's Birth
Dec. 8 - Feast of Enlightenment
Unique to Shinnyo-en:
Festival of the Ever-Present (March / April)
Celebrating the birth of the Founder and reaffirming his teachings.
Ogen Festival (May)
Celebration and praise of the spiritual support of the Shinnyo teachings.
Festival of Oneness (Ichinyo Matsuri) (November)
Service to reflect on and extend gratitude to the buddhas for the fruits of the year's efforts and to foster the spirit of harmony.
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