We are so grateful to be able to hold services again in-person at the Temple. Your trust, understanding, patience, and continued support, during the repairs to the temple, has been appreciated.
To celebrate, on May 24, the Temple’s Sangha (community) Engagement committee would like to provide a small token of appreciation to those who are able to attend Sunday service. Everyone in attendance can take home a piece of mochi – our way of saying “Thank you very mochi!”.
Mochi is a Japanese rice cake which carries a deep cultural significance, symbolizing prosperity, long life, and the continuity of life itself. It is stuffed with a sweet filling, most commonly anko, a sweetened red bean paste made from azuki beans.
Sashiko Kits
Last December, we unfortunately had to cancel the “Let’s Sashiko Together” workshop so after service on Sunday, May 24, the “do-it-yourself” or DIY sashiko kits will be available for purchase for $10-$25 each. A limited number of different patterns and materials will be available to choose from.
Sashiko (刺し子), meaning “little stabs,” is a traditional Japanese decorative and functional embroidery technique that uses simple, repeating running stitches to mend, reinforce, and embellish fabric. Historically, it was practiced by rural communities to repair and strengthen clothing and textiles. Today, sashiko is celebrated as both a practical repair method and a distinct form of decorative art, known for its geometric patterns and meditative process.
For those who registered and paid back in December, you will have first pick from the kits.