April 4 – Hanamatsuri Service

Here is the information for our Hanamatsuri service on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 9:30AM PDT. We are pleased to have Rev. Marvin Harada, Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America, as our guest speaker. To receive a link to the Zoom meeting, please send an email to vhbtlive@gmail.com.

Service order (click on link to open PDF document):

• Tolling of the Kansho
• Shosan-Shiki
  • Infant Welcoming
  • Kan Moku Ge (offering of sweet tea) by Rev. Kory Quon
• Hanamatsuri Hoyo
  • Opening Remarks
  • Sambujo
  • Sutra: San Butsu Ge
  • Gatha: Hanamatsuri Kyoshinkyoku
  • Kan Moku Ge (offering of sweet tea) & Presentation of Flowers by Organizations
    • Cub Scout Pack 79
    • Girl Scout Troop 5325
    • Dharma School
    • Jr. YBA
    • ABA
    • Fujinkai/BWA
    • Bukkyokai/Temple
  • Three Treasures
  • Introduction of Guest Speaker: Rev. Kory Quon
  • Dharma Message: Bishop Harada
  • Gatha: In Lumbini’s Garden
  • Six Paramitas
  • Words of Appreciation from Temple President Jerry Iseda
  • Announcements
  • Gatha: Farewell
  • Closing Benediction

Osaisen (Donation)

We are grateful for donations for our service. Donations are accepted through the Givebutter site. You can donate using PayPal, Venmo, or a credit card by clicking the Donate Osaisen button below (note: you will only be able to use Venmo if you are browsing the Givebutter page using your phone).

Donate Osaisen

You can also get to the osaisen page by scanning this QR code with your phone, or by texting OSAISEN to (202) 858-1233.