[UD News] Second Annual Remembering & Renewing
Join us again for an evening of remembrance and festivities!Sunday 11/1, 5:00-7:00 PM November 1 is traditionally celebrated as All Saints' Day (All Hallows' Day) in the Christian calendar, followed by All Souls' Day on November 2. These observances fall within a season of remembrance that also includes older traditions such as Samhain and Mexico's Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Once again, we will observe this season to honor our ancestors, our dearly departed, and all those who have passed with prayers and offerings for the deceased grounded in the Buddhist tradition. We will also be hosting a “night market” at Urban Dharma to feature the festive nature of remembering the past as we prepare for the future. The “night market” will feature craft vendors, performers (music, fortune-telling, face & henna painting, etc.) and food sellers from our community. This event is open to all. We hope to see you there! Ancestor ShrineBring photos of your loved ones who have passed on for the ancestor shrine. Offerings of flowers and food are traditional. |
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There will be no Open Sangha tonight, and no Smoke Cleansing this Sunday. We are up at the land for the Hermitage Consecration.
Join in a Special Event this Sunday The temple will have a special event this Sunday. Please join us from 10AM to 11AM on Sunday, April 26th, for our weekly Smoke Cleansing Offering. We will also be celebrating our teacher and founder Dr. Lye's birthday!For those who aren't in the area, we will open this up for Zoom participation as well: Meeting ID: 844 8027 1385 Passcode: 108108
The Walk For Peace in North Carolina On January 17th, Dr. Lye and members of Urban Dharma joined many others in Salisbury & Spencer, North Carolina, to pay respects to the monks undertaking the Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, DC. Dr. Lye shares some explanations of the tradition these monks are practicing: “Thudong” is Thai/Lao for “dhutanga” – a set of 13 ascetic practices that the historical Buddha recommended and allowed for his disciples. Dhutanga practices include...