Ceremonies and Services: Days may vary at local temples

Monthly

4^th & 24^th Spiritual Consolatory Service

Service to transfer merit and offer appreciation to the departed

8^th Feast of Bezaiten

Service in honor of the Heavenly Dharma Protector

11^thFeast of Compassion

Service in honor of the Eleven-faced Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

15^thFeast of Eternal Bliss

Service in honor of the Ever-Present Buddha

19^thRemembrance Service

Service in honor of and in gratitude to the founders

20^thFeast of Kasanori

Service in honor of the Earthly Dharma Protector

28^thHoma Service

Fire ritual to bring forth one's aspiration for enlightenment

Dates vary 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 Festival of the Buddha's Birth
Dec 8 Feast of Enlightenment

 

Shinnyo-en Festivals

Mar 28 Festival of the Ever-Present

Celebrating the birth of the Founder and reaffirming his teachings.

May 9 Ogen Festival

Celebration and praise of the spiritual support of the Shinnyo teachings.

Nov. 3 Festival of Oneness (Ichinyo Matsuri)

Service to reflect on and extend gratitude to the Buddha for the fruits of the year's efforts and to foster the spirit of harmony.