Friday, April 19, 2013

Sesshin Meditation available at Washington D.C. outside venue APR 20 & 21

Sesshin meditation up to Kojo Sodan level is available at our outside venue in D.C. (at the Key Bridge Marriott) this weekend on Saturday, 4/20, at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.  This is in addition to the sesshin meditation that will be held after the 11am service on Sunday, 4/21.    

Continued prayers for people in Boston


Hello Boston Sangha- we’re continuing to extend prayers for the safety of all in the greater Boston area with eveyrthing that has ensued over the night and into today.
Please continue to follow instructions of city/government officials, and also stay in good communication with one another.

Should you feel the need, please contact us at the NY temple at (914) 421-1111, and the staff will be happy to speak to you.

Needless to say, these are trying times… Whenever possible, we would like to continue praying in “one heart” with Her Holiness Keishu Shinso for everyone’s safety, by ways of reciting the sandai in our hearts, chanting, etc.

We will continue to do the same in NY.

Eitaro

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Prayers for the victims and those affected by the bombings in Boston...


To our Shinnyo family in the Boston Area:

We are truly saddened by the incident; and at the same time, are sending prayers each morning and night for the repose of the victims, as well as for the swift recovery of all those affected by the bombing.

During the monthly merit transfer service last night, we started with a moment of silent prayer, then followed with the sutra chanting for various spirits, including for the victims of the bombing.

As difficult a time as this may be, we hope for all of us, as Shinnyo practitioners, to have the strength to focus on what we can do in our given place and condition the best way possible.

In One Heart,

Eitaro Hayashi
Temple manager
Shinnyo-en New York

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Keishu Shinso's Birthday Celebration!


As announced today after the service, we are having a special celebration for Her Holiness Keishu Shinso's birthday on SUN APR 21 at the NY temple.

GENERAL INFO
“Keishu Shinso’s Birthday Celebration”
Sun Apr 21 after sesshin, in the Harmony Room
-Potluck style lunch
-sharing of messages and stories about experiences with Keishu Shinso
-musical performances

FOR THOSE COMING TO THE CELEBRATION:
Please bring food (we will have a potluck lunch) to share, as well as messages, stories, and even musical skills to our celebration. 

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HELP ON THE DAY:
Please gather for the temple cleaning, at which time we will give more specifics on how to help.

FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND:
You can still be part of the celebration!  Please write down and send back your messages/vows on the invitation/message cards, which will all be collected and offered at the Buddha altar.  Digital copies of the cards can be accessed through your lineage parent, local meeting coordinator(s), and/or temple office.


May 2013 NY Schedule

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Chiryu Gakuin (Dharma School) updates for New & Advancing students

For new and advancing students, announcements have been posted on the Dharma School (Chiryu Gakuin) bulletin board at the NY Temple.  In case you are unable to check these announcements in person, please feel free to contact us at the temple office for more details on your upcoming status.  Thank you.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

replays of the FESTIVAL OF THE EVER-PRESENT 2013 at NY temple


In light of the important announcement made by Her Holiness at the Festival of the Ever Present, we decided to make REPLAYS of the video highlights from this service available on an ON-DEMAND basis at the NY temple.
The video is 37 minutes long and is available in English and Japanese.
Please contact the NY temple office to reserve time to see this video.