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Ekoji Weekly Update 1/29/20

It’s a busy week at Ekoji Buddhist Temple and we are looking forward to seeing you!

Evening Meditation

Thursday, January 30, 2020, 8 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend this meditation service which includes chanting, burning of incense and a guided or silent meditation. Newcomers are advised to come 15 minutes prior for a brief orientation and temple tour.

Monthly Temple Clean Up with bonus Furniture Moving + Office Set Up

Sunday, February 2, 2020 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Extra help is needed! Please plan to join us Sunday morning to clean the temple and re-establish the upstairs offices. Many thanks to the members of Steward Group 1 for their stellar service to the Sangha in January!

Also happening on Sunday, February 2, 2020…

Dharma School Family Service, 10 a.m.
Buddhism 101, 10 a.m. in the Tsuji Building
Shotsuki Sunday Service, 11 a.m.
Dharma School Clean Up and Classes, 11 a.m. in the Tsuji Building

Ekoji Weekly Update 1/22/20

January 22, 2020
by Ekoji Temple

Ekoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax Station, Virginia

Meditation

Thursday, Jan. 23

8 p.m.

Board Meeting

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 26

Dharma School & Sunday Service

11:00 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 26

Buddhism 101

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb.16

Ekoji Weekly Update 1/15/20

JANUARY 16, 2020, 8 p.m.
THURSDAY MEDITATION

Newcomers are always welcome to participate in this session which includes chanting, burning of incense and a silent or guided meditation.

Hōonkō, Kieshiki Ceremony & Cake to Celebrate
JANUARY 19, 2020, 11 a.m.

Hōonkō is a holiday that observes the memorial of the founder of our denomination of Shin Buddhism, Shinran Shonin. On this occasion we take a moment to express our gratitude towards Shinran Shonin and recognize the truth of interdependence which allowed us to receive his teachings of the Nembutsu. A Kieshiki affirmation ceremony will take place during the Hōonkō service and the participants who are committed to following the Nembutsu teachings will receive their Dharma names (Homyo) from the Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America, Rev. Umezu. Cake and coffee will be served after the service in celebration.

JANUARY 19, 2020, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
BUDDHISM BOOK & DISCUSSION GROUP
All are welcome.
Feel free to bring a bag lunch.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Facilities Chairperson
Stewardship Groups 2 & 3
For more information contact Andrea at ekoji.info@gmail.com