Each week we gather for communal cultivation and practice in a group setting. When we chant with others, we can put our mindfulness to the test and join with the spiritual strength of others.
With a monthly rotation of sutras, we refresh our understanding of the Buddha’s many teachings. The service includes devotional practices such as prostrations and vows, chanting the Buddha’s name, and seeking refuge.
An afternoon service is reserved for memorializing our loved ones who have passed away. This practice speaks to the power of the community to heal the wounds of the living and uplift the spirits of the deceased.
The end of the services features a prayer and dedication to focus our merits and virtues created through this service to all beings so they may live in peace, harmony, and accomplish great deeds.