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Posted on April 6, 2022

This Week: Hanamatsuri (Buddha’s birthday)

 

By Rev. Kenjun Kawawata

This week, we celebrate the Buddha’s birth, which in Japanese is called “Hanamatsuri” (festival of flowers). It’s a time to think about the importance and preciousness of individual life. It also reminds me of a story called “The King and His Four Wives.”     Continue reading “This Week: Hanamatsuri (Buddha’s birthday)”

Posted on April 8, 2020July 7, 2020

April 8: the Buddha’s Birthday

Today, April 8, is when we commemorate the Buddha’s birth.  Typically we hold a special service called Hanamatsuri on this day, or a Sunday closest to this date. It’s usually our most festive service of the year. Unfortunately because of the Covid-19 pandemic, services have been cancelled or limited to online participation only. Continue reading “April 8: the Buddha’s Birthday”

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