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MAY & JUNE 2016 EVENTS

 

MAY:      10th     Board Meeting    7:30 pm

              12th, 19th   Introduction to Zen Meditation   7:15 pm

              15th     Fujinkai Meeting  10 am

                           Monthly Service & Memorial   11 am

                           Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Luncheon   12 pm

              28th     Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in English  11 am

              29th     Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in Japanese  10 am

              30th     Memorial Day Services at Various Cemeteries

 

JUN:      2nd, 9th   Introduction to Zen Meditation   7:15 pm

              4th       Saiten - Shakuhachi, Koto & Taiko Concert    3:30pm

              12th     Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in Japanese  10 am

              14th     Board Meeting   7:30 pm

              19th     Fujinkai Meeting  10 am

                           Monthly Service & Memorial   11 am

              25th     Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in English  11 am

              26th     Chochin Hanging/Omigaki    9 am

 

 

July 9 & 10 - Zenshuji 58th OBON Carnival　第五十八回禅宗寺お盆祭り

INTRODUCTION TO ZEN MEDITATION

     

Starts on May 12th, 2016.  4 Thursday evenings (5/12, 19, 6/2, 9)

7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

This class series provides an introduction to Zen meditation for

beginners. It is open to people of all faiths.  The classes teach you

the basic principles of Zen and Zazen meditation, and discussions

of how to practice Zen in daily life, that is, how to find inner peace

anytime, anywhere.  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. Some class also includes

walking meditation. The classes are led by Rev. Shumyo Kojima, a SotoZen priest who is the head minister of Zenshuji.

 

The registration is limited up to 12 people.

Cost: $60 for the series ($30 for temple members). Register by calling Zenshuji (213) 624-8658, or by email to: webmaster@zenshuji.org   Please 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.

MOTHER’S DAY & FATHER’S DAY LUNCHEON - MAY 15TH

 

The Board of Directors cordially invite the Mothers and Fathers to attend the Annual Mother’s Day / Father’s Day Luncheon.   It will be held on Sunday May 15th after the Monthly and Memorial Service which begins at 11:00 am.   It is a wonderful way for us to honor our parent(s) and let them have a relaxing day.  It is also an opportunity for them to socialize with other members.

 

• EVENT:            Mother’s Day / Father’s Day Luncheon

• DATE:              Sunday, May 15, 2016

• TIME:               Following Monthly & Memorial Service @ 11:00am

• PLACE:            Zenshuji Social Hall Downstairs

                          123 South Hewitt Street

                          Los Angeles, CA   90012

                          (213) 624-8658

 

The young adults are requested to bring a side dish.   Please contact the temple with any questions.   We look forward to seeing everyone there.

NEED DONATION for OBON WHITE ELEPHANT BOOTH

     

Please donate for this worthy cause - your Temple! (No used clothing, however.) Please bring your items to the temple to the attention of Mrs. Kay Soo Hoo or Rev. Kojima. Please c

ontact the temple (213) 624-8658 for any questions.

58TH OBON CARNIVAL - July 9 &10th

 

Zenshuji Obon Carnival is coming soon. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We need everyone’s help to make this event a success. Please volunteer whenever you can. Thank you for your continuous support for Zenshuji. We will update the event schedule and parking information when available.

 

June 26 - Chochin Hanging/Garden Cleaning/Omigaki

July 3 - Container Cleanup

July 7 - Booth Construction

July 9 & 10 Zenshuji Obon Carnival

July 12 - Carnival Clean up

1ST STREET CONSTRUCTION - May & June

      

There is a street construction taking place at First Street between

Alameda and Hewitt. The use of the section will be limited.

Please see the announcement HERE for more information.

SAITEN - Celebrations -  June 4th      

 

Shakuhachi, Koto & Taiko Concert.

The concert celebrates the reunion of members of Ondekoza. Bringing the sound of the Taiko drums, the Shakuhachi and the Koto to celebrate life and the Joy of playing Taiko together again. An exciting and passionate concert exuding the philosophy of Ondekoza.

 

Marco Lienhard

http://www.marcolienhard.com/bio/

 

Yuki Yasuda

http://www.yukiyasuda.com/#!about-us/c161y

 

Zendeko

http://www.zenshuji.org/zendeko.html