Flower Festival Ceremony
to Celebrate the Birth of Buddha
Sunday, June 4, 2000 at 11:00 A.M.

At 11:00 am we gathered in the Meditation Hall of the Center where we recited prayers, chanted and drummed to honor the birth of Buddha. After the ceremony concluded everyone went downstairs to the main room to partake in a delicious lunch. I walked up to the Pagoda to light incense and then check on the progress of the new Temple. Brother Kato announced at the end of the festival that completion of the new Temple will conclude in 2002. Helping hands are always welcome!


The Invitation.


The altar inside the meditation hall as you walk in the hallway door.


A closeup of Baby Buddha on the altar in the meditation hall. At the close of the ceremony everyone had
the chance to light incense and pour nectar over Baby Buddha while the rest of us chanted and drummed.


The visitors having lunch after the ceremony.


The visitors having lunch after the ceremony.


Progress on the new Temple.


Progress on the new Temple.

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