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Wednesday, December 3

7:00 p.m.

All are welcome to join us as we go more in-depth in our study of the Buddhist chanting and ritual. For this month’s practical Sangha workshop, we will continue our practical review of the basic guidelines for tolling the kansho bell and leading chanting at Sunday Services. All are welcome to join!

• Timing for ring the various bells
• Sitting posture and etiquette for handling sutra books
• Tips for chanting with a clear, full voice

*HEARING PROTECTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR RINGING KANSHO*

Schedule
6:15 p.m. Shoya Raisan Chanting (click here for chanting text)
7:00 p.m. Sangha Workshop: Chanting and Ringing the Kansho Bell

For announcements about upcoming Buddhist Education programs like this CLICK HERE to sign up for “Study Classes and Seminars.”

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Wednesday, November 5

7:00 p.m.

All are welcome to join us as we go more in-depth in our study of the Buddhist chanting and ritual. For this month’s practical Sangha workshop, Rev. Adams will provide instruction on chanting Sanbujo “Reverent Invocation of the Three Buddhas.” Sanbujo is representative of the melodic type of chanting called shōmyō that is often used for special occasions, like major services, Shotsuki Hoyo Memorials and funerals. We will also continue to practice ringing the kansho bell.

• Basic principles of shōmyō chanting
• Setting the pitch and tempo for Sanbujo
• Timing for ringing the Kansho

*HEARING PROTECTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR RINGING KANSHO*

Schedule
6:15 p.m. Shoshinge Sofu Chanting (click here for chanting text)
7:00 p.m. Sangha Workshop: Sanbujo Chanting and Ringing the Kansho Bell

For announcements about upcoming Buddhist Education programs like this CLICK HERE to sign up for “Study Classes and Seminars.”

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Wednesday, September 3

7:00 p.m.

All are welcome to join us for an introduction to ringing the Kansho bell to welcome Sangha members for service and how to lead chanting in the Hondo Buddha Hall.

• Learn the timing and proper technique for ringing the bells
• Basic guidelines for sutra chanting, including posture and how to hold the service book
• Lead chanting for a variety of Sangha services and activities

Hearing protection is highly recommended.

For announcements about upcoming Buddhist Education programs like this CLICK HERE to sign up for “Study Classes and Seminars.”