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Sunday Service 日曜礼拝
DHARMA SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:00 a.m. (English and Japanese)
Open to Public
Followed by Dharma School Classes for Children & Adults
Basic Service Order
Kansho: Hearing Meditation with Ringing of the bell
Opening Remarks
Voice Meditation with Chanting of Sutra
Dharma Sharing by Ministers (both in English and in Japanese)
Gatha Singing
Announcements
Closing Remarks
Sunday Service is open to public. Let us all together to practice and listen to the Teachings of the Buddha. If you have any quesions, please contact us at info@nishihongwanji-la.org.
Funeral 葬儀
FUNERAL SERVICE: A funeral service has its own important unique meaning. Attending a funeral service is not only to
pay our final respects to the deceased but also to express our gratitude for Amida Buddha's Wisdom and Compassion that sustain us constantly in our daily lives. A funeral service is also an
occasion to hear the true teachings of the Nembutsu and to become aware of the truth about life and death.
Basic Service Order
Kansho: Hearing Meditation with Ringing of the Bell
Chanting in front of the Casket
Presentation of Dharma Buddhist Name
Voice Meditation with Chanting of Sutra
Offering of Incense by Family and Congregations
Gatha Singing
Opening Remarks and Personal History
Offering of Incense by Representatives
Eulogy
Gatha Singing
Memorial Dharma Message
Words of Appreciation by Family
Closing Remarks
Those who need any assistances and helps at difficult time, please contact us at (213) 680-9130 or info@nishihongwanji-la.org.
Memorial Service 法事
MEMORIAL SERVICE: The memorial service is a precious opportunity for you, your family, and friends to listen to the teachings of the Buddha as well as an opportunity to remember your beloved ones. It does not matter whether you observe a memorial service before or after the memorial day. The most important thing is your feelings and attitudes while listening to the voiceless voice of the Buddha and the deceased.
Basic Service Order
Opening Remarks
Voice Meditation with Chanting of Sutra
Offering of Incense by Family
Memorial Dharma Message
Closing Remarks
Wedding 結婚式
WEDDING CEREMONY: The Buddhist wedding ceremony is joyous, as well as a solemn event. The atmosphere of
happiness and devotion, filled with Amida Buddha’s Compassion, make your wedding day truly memorable. Let us be a part of your most precious day as you begin a new life.
Basic Service Order
Procession
Praising Virtues of Amida Buddha (Chanting)
Introduction of Bride and Groom
Wedding Message
Exchange Vows
Exchange Rings
Presentation of Nenju and Offering of Incense
Pronouncement
Recessional
If you need any assistances to coordinate your wedding ceremony, please contact us at (213) 680-9130 or info@nishihongwanji-la.org