The Grand Opening of the Mountain Ceremony

October 21, 2007 at 12:00 Noon

We at the Catskill Zen Monastery have been conducting this wonderful ceremony for eight years in America.  This year also commemorates the 43rd anniversary of the introduction of Korean Buddhism into the United States.  We welcome all to this glorious day in the autumnal mountains of Summitville to help us celebrate

Abbott:  Ven. Hye Seong Sunim

Dharma Teacher:  Do Kwang (Jim Giorgi)

Dharma Teacher: Maha Yun (Dr. Mary Jo Sabo)   

Festivities for the Day

• Walk up the mountain to the Pagoda, which houses Buddha's sari - Chanting at the  Pa goda
• Tea ceremony
• Anthem singing
• Prayers
• Offering Speech
• Recitation of the Heart Sutra
• Recitation of Bong Hun (Respectful Offerings)
• Recitation of the Great Vows
• World Peace message
• Greeting message and progress report
• Congratulatory speech
• Dharma talk
• Incense offering
• Recitation of the Four Great Vows
• Closing speech
• Box lunch and picnic on the grounds.

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