Calendar - 2010
Sozenji Building Fund Special Donation Drive
The Sozenji Board of Directors launched a major fund-raising campaign to make long-awaited repairs to the temple building. Currently the drive which started in November, 2009 is still going strong but has still to reach it's goal of $75,000.00.
We need everyone's support for this worthy cause. Please send your donations to:
Sozenji Buddhist Temple
3020 W. Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
Special Event
Casino Trip Fund-Raiser - Sunday, May 23, 2010
Sozenji will sponsor a turn-around trip to Pala Casino in Temcula. Cost is $25 per person. See below for details.
New Year Service and Annual General Meeting
Sunday, January 31, Service: 10:00 am
General Meeting: 10:30 am
New Year Luncheon: 11:30 am at Osho Restaurant, Monterey Park
Ring in the New Year at the 2009 New Year Service celebrating properity, happiness and renewel for the new year.
Setsubun-E Service (Mame Maki Ceremony)
Sunday, February 21, 2010; Service: 10:00 am "Year of the Tiger"
Participate in the mame maki (bean throwing) ceremony to drive out the demons and welcome in good fortune for a healthy and prosperous year.
Spring Ohigan Service
Sunday, March 14, 2010; Service: 10:00 am
Held during the Spring Equinox, this service honors our ancestors who have journeyed to the “other shore” or higan.
Hanamatsuri Service
Sunday, April 4, 2010; Service: 10:00 am
Celebrate the birth of Shakamuni Buddha with the sweet tea ceremony.
City of Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday – Sunday, April 17 &10, 2009; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Barnes Park, Newmark Ave. and Raomona Ave, Monterey Park
Sozenji will be selling our “world famous” fried won tons to raise funds for our temple. Volunteers needed. Call the temple: (323) 724-6866
Casino Turn-Around to Pala Casino
Sunday, May 23, 2010, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sozenji will be sponsoring a fund-raiser casino turn-around (1 day outing) to the Pala Casino in Temecula. Bus will leave Sozenji at 9:00 am and return to the temple at 6:00 pm. Cost per person is $25.00 which includes $5.00 playing coupon and refreshments provided by the Sozenji Fujin Kai Women's group.
Sozenji Chicken Teriyaki Sale
Sunday, June 6, 2010; Pick up times: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm held at Sozenji Temple
Come and enjoy our delicious Chicken Teriyaki to raise resources for the temple’s building fund. Purchase your dinners in advance.
To order, call: (323) 724-6866
Sozenji 34th Annual Community Obon Festival
Sunday, July 18, 2010 ; Festival, 12:00 noon – 7:00 pm
Obon & Hatsubon Service: 2:00 pm
Volunteers needed. Call the temple: (323) 724-6866
Fall Ohigan Service
Sunday, September 19, 2010; Service: 10:00 am
The fall equinox service.
Jodo- E Service (Bodhi Day)
Sunday, December 5, 2010; Service: 10:00 am
Join us to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakamuni Buddha.
Joya No Kane (Ringing of the Bell)
Fridayday, December 31, 2010; Service - 4:00 pm
Ring in the new year with the last service of the year and participate in the Ringing of the Bell ceremony to drive out the 108 evil desires. After the service, enjoy "toshi koshi" life prolonging soba noodles served by the Fujin-Kai women's club.