Services

The temple has resumed in-person services, which will still also be broadcast via Zoom

Monthly Services

The Temple conducts monthly services on the 3rd Sunday. Changes will be announced on the website.  

Since the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in restrictions of in-person gatherings, the Temple began streaming monthly services via Zoom.  In-person services have resumed, but services will still also be broadcast live via Zoom.

TEMPLE SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

January

Shusho-e, New Year’s Day Service (Jan. 1) and Hatsu Daishiku, the first monthly service (3rd Sunday of the month). Ozoni soup is served to the congregation after the Hatsu Daishiku service. New Year Omamori will be available for sale.

February

Hoshi Matsuri (Star Festival) and Mamemaki Ritual bean toss to ward off misfortune.

March

Spring Higan Service

April

Shomie-ku to commemorate the life and great work of Kobo Daishi

May

 Memorial Day Services

June

Aoba Matsuri (Festival of Green Leaves) to commemorate the birth of Kukai (Kobo Daishi). Birthday cake is served to the congregation following the service.

July

Obon Memorial Service for the deceased (Hatsubon for those who passed away in the prior 12 months). Obento will be served at the service in William Land Park.

August

Toro Nagashi floating lantern service to send spirits of the recently deceased to their final destination. Obento will be served with the service in William Land Park.

September

Autumn Higan Service

October

Eitaikyo Perpetual Prayer Memorial Service for the deceased.

November

Shichi-Go-San Service (Celebration for Children)

December

Osame Daishi, the last monthly service of the year (3rd Sunday of the month); and Joya-e end of year service to express gratitude for blessings received in the current year (Dec. 31).

Gokito (Special) Services

Enmei-Jizo-bosatsu

Blessing for seniors long life, career/vocational enhancement opportunities, and safe pregnancy/birth of children.

Fudo-Myo-o

Blessings for vehicles and safe driving.

Bato-Kannon

Blessing and memorial for pets.

Aizen Myo-o

Blessing for successful love, marriage and fertility

Dai Koku-ten

Blessing for prosperty and successful business and finances.

Shichi-Go-San

Blessing for safe delivery of babies and the healthy growth of children.

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