JOYA-E NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE
“Bell of the Last Night”
Two Services: FRIDAY – DECEMBER 31st – 5:30 pm OR 6:30 pm
A Family-Friendly Service Only by Reservation (see below)
Ring out 2021! Ring in 2022! with the “Bell of the Last Night Service,” a cultural, spiritual Buddhist observance called Joya-E. There will be a short service, followed by everyone participating in the ringing of the “calling bell” a portion of 108 times at the end of the service. This symbolically rings out the 108 delusions of people and rings in our aspiration to overcome ignorance, greed and anger in the coming year. It’s a way to reflect on the events of 2019 and “move away from our selfish and ego-centered ways.”
The temple’s Kansho bell was dedicated in 1965. The Kansho, or summoning bell, calls people to the temple and marks the beginning of each service.
Limited seating – To Reserve your seat click here (https://form.jotform.com/213327897227161)
