“Higan” means “the other shore.” It is an abbreviation for “to-higan,” meaning “reaching the other shore (of nirvana).” During the vernal and autumnal equinoxes when...
Bodhi Day
This is the day to commemorate Sakyamuni Buddha’s attainment of Awakening under the Bodhi tree. The day signifies the dawn of humanity’s universal emancipation from...
- December 8, 2024
- 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
New Year’s Eve
Many temples hold services on New Year’s Eve to express gratitude for the past year and to reflect on the interdependency of all life, and...
- December 31, 2024
- All Day