Famine Relief Ceremony

Famine Relief Ceremonies are a concrete way to express our compassion for those who are suffering from the deprivations of hunger. Some people choose to fast that day according to their desires and abilities—for example, foregoing solid food or skipping a meal.

Zazen begins at 6:45, the ceremony starts around 7:50 with chanting, prostrations and circumambulation.

A monetary donation is part of the ceremony. Proceeds are sent to Oxfam or local food shelves. A vegetarian food offering is also made—this should be packaged vegetarian food such as rice, beans, soups, pasta, cereal (always needed), juice, etc. This is given to the Emergency Food Shelf.

Specific instructions are given just prior to the ceremony. All are welcome whether or not you are a member of the Sangha.

Date & Time

Thursday, 6/7
     6:45-8:30 p.m.

  Ceremony begins      around 7:50 p.m.

 

What to Bring

Monetary donation

A packaged     vegetarian food     offering for the     emergency food     shelf