On May 26th, our third annual Sangha Day celebration will be taking place. Activities commence directly after service and will run until about 1:00PM. A full schedule can be found below and a lunch will be provided for those that choose to participate!
For Dharma school parents who want to attend the second session, there will be a sign making and decorating session available for kids and parents alike in the gym! The sign will be used during the temple’s Seattle Pride Parade march to help represent our group
There is a downloadable version of the programs for the day that will also be available on Sunday morning
Full Schedule
10:00 – 10:45AM Service
11:00 – 11:40AM Workshop Session #1
11:45 – 12:15PM Lunch
12:20 – 1:00PM Workshop Session #2
Workshops for session #1
Tea Ceremony with Reverend Don Castro
Reverend Castro will be teaching attendees about proper tea ceremony etiquette. He will also show people various tools and items that are used in traditional tea ceremonies!
Location: Memorial Hall Chapel
Learning our New Gathas with Kemi Nakabayashi
Kemi will be teaching our members about the new gathas that have been included in our wonderful new song books. Learn how to sing our beautiful new gathas with our music expert!
Location: The Hondo
Estate Planning with Micheal Teramoto
Micheal will be leading a workshop on basic estate planning. Finance is a point of stress for everyone, so come and get some tips on how to best organize yourself!
Location: The temple dining room
Origami Paper Folding with Leanne Nishi-Wong
Leanne will be teaching people how to fold origami paper cranes. The cranes will be used for the welcome banner that is being made prior to the Gomonshu’s visit!
Location: The stage in the gym
Tenugui and Clay Making with Janie Okawa and Suzanne Fujinari
Janie and Suzanne will be showing members how to make tenugui and clay figurines. People who make a clay piece will need to come back and paint it in the following weeks. If you have your own tenugui and would like to learn how to make your own head covering please feel free to bring that with you!
Location: Cub Scout room
*If you have your own and would like to learn how to make a head/hair covering, please bring it on Sunday
Workshops for session #2
Ceremonies and a Naijin Tour – Rinban Katsuya Kusunoki
Reverend Katsu will be taking members on a tour of the Naijin and explaining the significance behind some of the ceremonies that we hold within Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
Location: The Hondo
Tips for Taking Better Photos – Joe Gotchy
Joe will be showing all levels of photographers how to take better photos. Whether you use a cell phone or sophisticated camera, Joe will be providing advice on how to take better photos.
Location: The temple dining room
Yukata and Kimono Wearing – Tyler Moriguchi
Tyler will be guiding our members through how to wear traditional Japanese clothing. For those that have Yukatas, please bring them with you as there will be a limited amount provided but there will be some available for general use!
Location: Downstairs high school classroom
*If you would like to bring in your own yukata and obi you can follow along as we show you how to get dressed.
1. under garments (shitagi, hadajuban) or t-shirt/tank top and thin shorts to wear under your yukata. note: dark colors might show through light-colored yukata.
2. himo (thin cord, sash) to hold yukata in place (one for men, two for women)
3. towel or furoshiki to stand on while getting dressed (optional)
Rainbow Onenju Making – MA Matt May
Matt will be teaching our members how to make an Onenju. The rainbow Onenju that are made will be sold as part of the fundraising effort for the Seattle Betsuin’s Pride Parade group!
Location: The stage in the gym
Sign Decorating with Rosalie May
Rosalie will be making signs to be presented at the Seattle Pride Parade on June 30th. Kids and adults alike are welcome to attend this workshop and help in the decoration!
Location: Cub Scout room