2011 Arizona Buddhist Temple Obon Festival & Odori Dancing (Sat only) (2011)NEW

Obon Festival a Gathering of Joy - Bon Dance Festival
Major religious service and festival including Japanese folk dancing (Bon Odori), as an occasion for rejoicing in the enlightenment offered by the Buddha.  Also includes a candlelight memorial for those who have passed away since the preceding Obon season (Hatsubon).

Festival Date
Sat, June 13th

Festival Time
5:00 p.m. Dinner Tickets $8.00 (Call 602-278-0036)
6:30 p.m. Suzuyuki-Kai Dance

Bon Odori Dance Time
7:30 p.m. Bon Odori Dance

Bon Service
June 12, 2011 Sunday 10:00 am

Bon Dance Practice Schedule at 6:45 pm (Check Web Site)
Starting in June: Mon, Wed, Fri
June Sunday schedule: 11:30 am

Event Title
2011 Arizona Buddhist Temple Obon Festival & Odori Dancing (Sat only)

Event Location
Arizona Buddhist Church, 4142 West Clarendon Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85019-3617

Event Contact
Rev. Ryuken Furumoto Tel. (602) 278-0036

2011 Japanese Obon Festival & Bon Odori Schedule
http://www.japanese-city.com/obon

About The Arizona Buddhist Temple
The Arizona Buddhist Temple, which is an affiliate of the Buddhist Churches of America and Nishi Hongwanji in Kyoto, Japan, was established in the mid 1930's through the dedication and sacrifice of Japanese American pioneers.  It has the distinction of being the oldest Buddhist temple in the state of Arizona.  The contributions of our elders marked a major extension of Jodo Shin Buddhism away from the coastal states.