2025 Mountain View Obon and Bazaar Festival (Bon Odori Dancing, Taiko, Food, Entertainment, Games, Exhibits..) Mountain View Buddhist Temple (2 Days)NEW

The Mountain View Buddhist Temple will be hosting Obon in July. The festival will feature food booths, games, bingo, cultural exhibits, taiko performances, and Bon Odori dancing each evening. The entire community is cordially invited to join us in celebration.

The Mountain View Buddhist Temple Bazaar and Obon Festival is a two-day event. A Mountain View Obon and Bazaar is a cultural event that combines the traditional Japanese Obon festival with a lively bazaar, set against the backdrop of a scenic mountain view. The event typically takes place during the summer season when the weather is pleasant, and people come together to celebrate and enjoy various activities.

About Obon
Traditionally called Obon, Kangi-E (Gathering of Joy) is a time to return to one’s home and reflect upon what one has received from others. Based upon a time when Mogallana, one of Shakyamuni’s disciples, sought to honor the loss of his mother, Obon is an opportunity for everyone to remember those who have passed before us. It is a time to appreciate all that they have done and to recognize the continued impact of their deeds upon our lives.

Over the centuries, the Obon service has evolved into a festival. The festival included local folk music and Obon Odori, or Obon dancing, in which a town, village, or temple would dance in memory of their ancestors.

About Bazaar
At Mountain View Buddhist Temple, we observe Obon during the 3rd weekend of July and host a Bazaar. We build booths, make food, host games, provide live entertainment, and most importantly, we dance! The entire community is cordially invited to join us in celebration.

Festival Dates
July 19 - 20, 2025

Festival Times
Sat:  04:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm



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2025 Practice Bon Odori Dances
With our dedicated instructors: Julie Satake Ryu, Yumi Higa, and Gail Satake.
Not all dances are included in the videos, so we encourage you to join us in person at our upcoming practices.

In-Person Bon Odori Practice Schedule

Tuesday, July 8 - Sangha Hall Gym
• 7:00 pm - Odori Dance
• 8:00 pm - Maui Dance

Thursday, July 10 - Sangha Hall Gym
• 7:00 pm - Odori Dance
• 8:00 pm - Maui Dance

Tuesday, July 15 - Sangha Hall Gym
• 7:00 pm - Odori Dance
• 8:00 pm - Maui Dance

Thursday, July 17 - Outside, around the Yagura
• 7:00 pm - Odori Dance
• 8:00 pm - Maui Dance

Location
Mountain View Buddhist Temple, 575 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043

Obon Title
Mountain View Buddhist Temple Obon and Bazaar Event (Bon Odori Dancing, Taiko, Food, Live Entertainment, Games, Cultural Exhibits..) 2 Days

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