2015 Berkeley Buddhist Temple Bon Odori - Berkeley Buddhist Temple (Saturday)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 Berkeley Buddhist Temple, next year it will be held at Higashi Temple.

Everyone is invited to participate.

Obon Odori
Saturday, July 11, 2015

Time
6:30 pm

Location
Berkeley Buddhist Temple 2121 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Obon Service
Ohakamairi Service: Saturday, July 11, 9:30am, Sunset View Cemetery
  Obon Odori: Saturday, July 11, 6:30pm
  Obon Service: Sunday, July 12, 9:30am

Bon Odori Practice Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, beginning June
Practice in June: June 23, 25 and 30 - 7:30-9:00pm
 Practice in July: July 2, 7 and 9 - 7:30-9:00pm
 Sessions will be led by the Hanayagi Dance School at Berkeley Higashi.
 Everyone is invited to participate.