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Kie Shiki, a Buddhist Confirmation and Naming Ceremony
Bishop Kodo Umezu, the Bishop of Buddhist Churches of America, is coming to Ekoji to perform a Kie Shiki, a Buddhist Confirmation and Naming ceremony on January 19, 2020.
The Kie Shiki, as set by the BCA, is a ceremony to give a Buddhist name to those individuals who feel ready to commit to live with the Three Treasures as a Shin (Jodo Shinshu) Buddhist in front of the altar of Amida Buddha.
All pledged members of Ekoji and their children may request an application form by emailing: ekojikieshiki@gmail.com
Please submit your application by Tuesday, December 10th by mail:
Ekoji Buddhist Temple
6500 Lakehaven Lane
Fairfax Station, VA, 22039
OR
By email: ekojikieshiki@gmail.com
The Kie Shiki ceremony will be held during the Hoonko service at 11 am. Hoonko is the annual memorial service for the founder of Shin Buddhism, Shinran Shonin.
Meditation is cancelled Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019
Our regular Thursday meditation practice will resume on Thursday, October 10th and we will be looking forward to seeing you then!
The June 2019 Kalavinka is now available
Click here to read and download your copy of the 2019 June Kalavinka
May 2019 Kalavinka
Click image or link to download and read: 2019 May Kalavinka
Order your tickets for the Japanese Street Festival, April 13
Come enjoy the tastes, sounds and feel of Japan at the Sakura Matsurie – Japanese Street Festival on Saturday, April 13th, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and support Ekoji by purchasing your ticket using this link:
To volunteer at the Ekoji table, please contact event chair Delana Oliver at bethde_4@hotmail.com
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