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Jul 2nd, 2016
7/9~SUPER SENBEI SATURDAY
SUPER SENBEI SATURDAY is coming on July 9th!
Have you ever had a taste of our delicious Senbei (Japanese Crackers)? If you have, I don’t have to tell you how good they are!!! Our Sangha will be gathering on Saturday, July 9th from 8am to 4pm to make these delicious crackers which we will be selling at our Obon Festival on Perry Street fair weekend.
This is a fun way to get to know your fellow Sangha members or if you are new, it's a great "first step" to coming to the Temple. We will need about 30 volunteers for the day.
See the sign-up sheet at the Temple. Many shifts available, or Email SpokaneBuddhistTemple@gmail.com for more information. The Temple will be providing lunch for our hard working Sangha members too! Hope to see everyone on July 9th!
Apr 4th, 2016
Have you ordered your food for the 4/10 Harumatsuri Spring Food Festival?
26th Annual
JAPANESE SPRING
At the Spokane Buddhist Temple
Sunday – April 10, 2016 – 11 am – 3 pm
Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry, Spokane
**Dine In or Take Out**
Serving: Chicken Teriyaki or Tofu Bento Boxes, Chirashi Sushi and Japanese Desserts - $5 to $12.
Easy Pre-Ordering on our Website: www.SpokaneBuddhistTemple.org
or Call 509-534-7954 to Pre-Order
Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry Street, Spokane
509-534-7954 www.SpokaneBuddhistTemple.org
Jan 2nd, 2016
Introductory Passage Meditation Workshop
Spokane Buddhist Temple
927 South Perry Street, Spokane
Introductory workshop introducing Sri Easwaran's form of Passage Meditation, specifically designed for the Western “monkey mind.”
4-week session Tuesdays 6 - 7:30 pm
January 10th thru January 31st 2017
Format: video instruction and discussion followed by 1/2 hour of meditation.
More information: Sri Easwaran's book Passage Meditation is available at local bookstores and through the internet at Easwaran.org. NO FEE but a donation to the Temple is suggested.
“The principle of meditation is simple: you are what you think. By meditating on words that embody your highest ideals, you drive them deep into your consciousness.”
Sri Eknath Easwaran
Nov 6th, 2015
Did you order your food for the 11/8 Aki Matsuri Fall Food Festival?
Go to our home page and click on the arrow under the Aki Matsuri description to order your food.
Jul 30th, 2015
9/11 Last Day for Clothing/Textile Drive
FUNDRAISING CLOTHING/TEXTILE DRIVE starts this Sunday
Accepted items: CLOTHING any kind/any condition; PAIRED SHOES any kind/any condition; TOWELS bath, kitchen, rags; SHEETS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, BACKPACKS; PURSES, CURTAINS/DRAPERY; BELTS synthetic/leather; TABLECLOTHES, PLACEMATS, STUFFED ANIMALS, PILLOWS (not bed pillows) & Large FABRIC PIECES. Call us for pickup – 509-534-7954 or 509-599-8378 or drop off your bags starting in August on Sundays 10a-2p; Wed 1p-3p and Saturdays 2p-5p. Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry (corner of 10th & Perry), Spokane, WA
Jul 23rd, 2015
Here is our full schedule for the 7/25 & 7/26 Obon Festival
SCHEDULE - SATURDAY 7/25 - 11 AM – 8 PM
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Japanese-Hawaiian Food |
11 am – 8 pm |
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Chicken Katsu |
Fried Chicken over Rice |
$8 |
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Curry Rice - Tofu |
Curry Tofu over Rice |
$8 |
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Katsu Chicken Curry |
Fried Chicken Curry over Rice |
$8 |
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Kalua Pork |
Pork over Rice |
$8 |
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Spam Musubi |
Spam sushi |
$4 |
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Mochi Dessert |
Sweet Rice Flour Dessert |
$4 |
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Senbei Crackers |
Japanese Crackers |
$4 |
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Mugi Cha Iced Tea |
Japanese Barley Iced Tea |
$4 |
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Blended Iced Green Tea |
Green Tea Latte |
$4 |
Japanese Arts In The Gym 11 am – 5 pm
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Sumi-E with Keiko Von Holt |
(Ink wash paintings) |
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Inland Empire Bonsai Society |
(Bonsai trees) |
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Spokane Ikebana with Ellen Krehbiel |
(Flower Arranging) |
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Nuido Embroidery |
(Japanese Embroidery) |
Sat 7/25 Entertainment Schedule
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11:00 am |
Kizuna Shamisen Music |
Gym |
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11:30 am |
Spokane Taiko |
10th & Perry |
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1:00 am |
Songs by Narong |
Gym |
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6:00 pm |
Bon Odori Dancing |
Grass |
SCHEDULE - SUNDAY 7/26 - 11 AM – 7 PM
Japanese-Hawaiian Food (See above) 11 am – 7 pm
Japanese Arts In The Gym (See above) 11 am – 5 pm
Sun 7/26 Entertainment Schedule
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12:00 pm |
Songs by Narong |
Gym |
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2:00 pm |
Kizuna Shamisen Music |
Gym |
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3:30 pm |
Shakuhachi Flute by Todd Milne |
Gym |
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5:00 am |
Spokane Taiko |
Grass |
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6:00 pm |
Bon Odori Dancing |
Grass |
Jun 30th, 2015
7/18~Super Senbei Saturday~COME MAKE SENBEI
SUPER SENBEI SATURDAY is coming on July 18th!
Have you ever had a taste of our delicious Senbei (Japanese Crackers)? If you have, I don’t have to tell you how good they are!!! Our Sangha will be gathering on Saturday, July 18th from 8am to 4pm to make these delicious crackers which we will be selling at our Obon Festival on Perry Street fair weekend.
This is a fun way to get to know your fellow Sangha members or if you are new, it's a great "first step" to coming to the Temple. We will need about 30 volunteers for the day.
See the sign-up sheet at the Temple. Many shifts available, or Email Jefferson @ sleepystupidbuddha@gmail.com for more information. The Temple will be providing lunch for our hard working Sangha members too! Hope to see everyone on July 18th!
M.A. Jefferson “Senbei Sensei” Workman