2012 Berkeley Buddhist Temple Bon Odori - Berkeley Higashi Temple [Confirmed]NEW

Berkeley Buddhist Temple Obon is an annual event to commemorate our ancestors. Traditionally, lanterns are hung in front of houses to guide the ancestors' spirits, obon dances (bon odori) are performed, and food offerings are made at house altars and temples.

Each year, Berkeley Buddhist Temple & Berkeley Higashi Temple have one event thet includes both organizations together. The location of the dance alternate between the 2 churches.  This year the dance will be at Higashi Temple, next year it will be held at Berkeley Buddhist Temple.

Everyone is invited to participate.

Obon Odori
Saturday, July 14, 7:00pm, Berkeley Higashi Temple, 1524 Oregon St.

Obon Service
July 7, 9:30am, Saturday - Ohakamairi Service: Sunset View Cemetery
July 8, 9:30am, Sunday - Obon Service: Berkeley Buddhist Temple

Bon Odori First Week of Practice
First week of practice: Tuesday and Thursday, June 26 and 28 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Practice in July: July 5, 10 and 12 - 7:30-9:00pm

Location: Berkeley Higashi Temple
Practice will be led by the Hanayagi Dance School.