We had a beautiful Hanamatsuri celebration this year. The highlight was provided by the Dharma School children as they sang two traditional Buddhist gathas—‘In Lumbini’s Garden,’ which tells the story of Buddha’s birth, and ‘Buddha Loves Me’, a longtime MBT children’s favorite. After service we enjoyed a wonderful lunch prepared by our Buddhist Women’s Association. Many thanks to Alvin Hayashi and Jennifer Toguri for sharing their photography. Please enjoy. (If you click on any photo in this gallery, you can view the entire album as a slideshow. And to learn more about Hanamatsuri visit our Buddhist Holiday page.)
Rev. Ron and Hanamido
Hanamatsuri Program
Our Sangha
Offering Sweet Tea
Offering Flowers and Sweet Tea
Oshoko
Dharma School sings Gathas
Women’s Association preparing lunch
Happy Hanamatsuri!