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FEBRUARY & MARCH 2014 EVENTS
FEB: 2nd Setsubun-E (Bean-Throwing ceremony) 1:30pm
6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6 Introduction to Zen Meditation 7:30pm
11th Directors’ Meeting 7:30pm
16th Fujinkai Meeting 10am
Nehan-E, Monthly Service & Memorial 11am
Potluck Luncheon 12pm
17th President’s Day - temple closed
23rd A Day of Zazen: One Day of Sitting Meditation 7:10a-5p
Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in Japanese 10am
MAR: 1st Casino Night/Silent Auction Fundraiser 6-11pm
6th Introduction to Zen Meditation 7:30pm
11th Board Meeting 7:30pm
16th Fujinkai Meeting 10am
Higan-E, Monthly Service & Memorial 11am
Potluck Luncheon 12pm
23rd A Day of Zazen: One Day of Sitting Meditation 7:10a-5p
30th Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in Japanese 10am
SETSUBUNE - Bean throwing ceremony
To celebrate the last day of the lunar year, we will have the festive ceremony of 'bean throwing' (mamemaki) at 1:30pm on February 2nd. The dried roasted soy beans are thrown to bring in good fortune and drive away evil spirits. Everyone yells, "Fukuwauchi, oniwasoto!" Translated: In with good luck; away with demons. People born under the zodiac sign of the year (12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, etc, year old) are selected as bean throwers and the crowd of people try to catch the thrown beans which are said to bring good fortune. Please come and join us. If you were born in the year of Horse and would like to be a bean thrower on stage, wearing Kamishimo (Japanese traditional costume), please fax this form below to the temple at (213)624-8650.
CASINO NIGHT / SILENT AUCTION Fundraiser
We will be holding our 7th annual Casino Night & Silent Auction Fundraiser this year on Saturday, March 1st, from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. You can support this event by purchasing tickets, sponsoring a table, or donating items to the silent auction or raffle. For
more information, please see the ticket/donation form at the temple.
INTRODUCTION TO ZEN MEDITATION
5 Thursday evenings
February 6th through March 6th, From 7:30 to 8:45 p.m
This class series provides an introduction to Zen meditation for
beginners. It is open to people of all faiths. The classes include a
presentation of the basic principles of Zen and zazen meditation,
and discussions of how to practice Zen in daily life – while at work
and at leisure. Each class includes zazen meditation, beginning with 10 minutes during the first class, and working up to 30 minutes at the end of the series. Each class also includes walking meditation. Cost: $70 for the series ($35 for temple members). Register by calling Zenshuji (213) 617-0100 or by email to webmaster@zenshuji.org. Include your name and contact information. Payment may be made at the first class. Scholarships are also available. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
A DAY OF ZAZEN: One Day of Sitting Meditation
The Zazenkai holds One Day sitting, “A Day of Zazen” almost every month. It will be from 7:10am to 4:40 pm, include 8 periods of zazen, a Dharma talk by Daigaku Sokan, breakfast, lunch and a question period. Please see the flyer for the dates and detailed schedule for 2014. Please email webmaster@zenshuji.org if you are planning to attend.
