AUGUST 1ST, FROM 5:00pm - 8:30pm |
Schedule of events at the Bon Odori
July 31, 2009
9:00 am - afternoon Food Prep Annex
Aug 1, 2009
8:00 am - afternoon Food Prep Annex, Old kitchen
9:00 am - afternoon General set up Parking lot area
12 noon - 4:30 Afternoon Food prep Annex, old kitchen
For the general public the evening events will go as follows
5:00 p.m. Food Sales begin Event opens 食べ物販売開始
5:00 p.m. BTSD Taiko will play Parking lot 仏教会太鼓
6:00 p.m. Naruwan Taiko will perform Parking lot ナラワン太鼓
6:00 p.m. Sensei will have oshoko for dancers Hondo お焼香
6:30 p.m. Danceing will start and a welcome Parking lot 盆踊り開始
7:30 p.m. San Diego Taiko will perform at intermission Parking lot 太鼓
8:45 p.m. Dancing will end and drawing will start Parking lot 盆踊り終わり
9:00 p.m. Clean up Temple 片付け
Brief History and Meaning of Bon Odori
Bon Odori is a Japanese Buddhist Folk Dance performed outdoors and danced in
concentric circle around a raised platform called a Yagura. Odori means dance and Bon is
the abbreviated name of a Buddhist text, the Ullambana Sutra, whose Japanese
pronunciation is Urabon, shortened to Bon.
The sutra tells the story of a Monk named Mokuren (known as Mogallana in Pali), a
disciple of Shakyamuni Buddha, who in meditation saw his deceased mother suffering of
starvation in the realm of Hungry Ghosts, where any food she touched burst into flames.
Mokuren appealed to Shakyamuni to save his mother from her suffering. Shakyamuni
instructed Mokuren that in order to overcome his mother's selfish past life karma, he
should make offerings of food to all his fellow monks at the end of their three month
retreat on July 15. Upon following Shakyamuni's instructions, Mokuren danced for joy
when his mother was freed from her suffering.
This story gradually developed into a major memorial festival for one's ancestors, and took
root in many forms in Mahayana Buddhist countries, especially in China, Korea, Japan
and Vietnam. The Obon festival in Japan has been held annually since 657 A.D. In the
Jodo Shinshu tradition, it is called Kangi-E, or Gathering of Joy as promoted by Monshu
Myonyo Shonin (1850-1903).
Though a memorial observance, there is a festive mood during Obon. Obon is a time to
remember and honor all those who have passed on before us. It is a time to appreciate all
that they have done for us and to recognize the continuation of the influence of their
deeds upon our lives. Obon is also a time of self-reflection; the joy one feels is not from
the happiness of getting what you desire, but the joy of being shown the truth -- the joy
of awareness. "Obon reminds us to love and care for our parents. It also encourages the
practice of selfless giving (dana) not only to family and friends, but to all beings."
The first Bon Odori in the United States was performed in Hawaii in 1910. Twenty years
later, the Jodo Shinshu priest Reverend Yoshio Iwanaga introduced the odori to temples in
California, Oregon, Washington and Canada. The first organized Bon Odori in the
Continental United States was held at the Buddhist Church of San Francisco in 1931. The
odori has become a popular annual event at practically all BCA Buddhist temples in the
United States.
July 31, 2009
9:00 am - afternoon Food Prep Annex
Aug 1, 2009
8:00 am - afternoon Food Prep Annex, Old kitchen
9:00 am - afternoon General set up Parking lot area
12 noon - 4:30 Afternoon Food prep Annex, old kitchen
For the general public the evening events will go as follows
5:00 p.m. Food Sales begin Event opens 食べ物販売開始
5:00 p.m. BTSD Taiko will play Parking lot 仏教会太鼓
6:00 p.m. Naruwan Taiko will perform Parking lot ナラワン太鼓
6:00 p.m. Sensei will have oshoko for dancers Hondo お焼香
6:30 p.m. Danceing will start and a welcome Parking lot 盆踊り開始
7:30 p.m. San Diego Taiko will perform at intermission Parking lot 太鼓
8:45 p.m. Dancing will end and drawing will start Parking lot 盆踊り終わり
9:00 p.m. Clean up Temple 片付け
Brief History and Meaning of Bon Odori
Bon Odori is a Japanese Buddhist Folk Dance performed outdoors and danced in
concentric circle around a raised platform called a Yagura. Odori means dance and Bon is
the abbreviated name of a Buddhist text, the Ullambana Sutra, whose Japanese
pronunciation is Urabon, shortened to Bon.
The sutra tells the story of a Monk named Mokuren (known as Mogallana in Pali), a
disciple of Shakyamuni Buddha, who in meditation saw his deceased mother suffering of
starvation in the realm of Hungry Ghosts, where any food she touched burst into flames.
Mokuren appealed to Shakyamuni to save his mother from her suffering. Shakyamuni
instructed Mokuren that in order to overcome his mother's selfish past life karma, he
should make offerings of food to all his fellow monks at the end of their three month
retreat on July 15. Upon following Shakyamuni's instructions, Mokuren danced for joy
when his mother was freed from her suffering.
This story gradually developed into a major memorial festival for one's ancestors, and took
root in many forms in Mahayana Buddhist countries, especially in China, Korea, Japan
and Vietnam. The Obon festival in Japan has been held annually since 657 A.D. In the
Jodo Shinshu tradition, it is called Kangi-E, or Gathering of Joy as promoted by Monshu
Myonyo Shonin (1850-1903).
Though a memorial observance, there is a festive mood during Obon. Obon is a time to
remember and honor all those who have passed on before us. It is a time to appreciate all
that they have done for us and to recognize the continuation of the influence of their
deeds upon our lives. Obon is also a time of self-reflection; the joy one feels is not from
the happiness of getting what you desire, but the joy of being shown the truth -- the joy
of awareness. "Obon reminds us to love and care for our parents. It also encourages the
practice of selfless giving (dana) not only to family and friends, but to all beings."
The first Bon Odori in the United States was performed in Hawaii in 1910. Twenty years
later, the Jodo Shinshu priest Reverend Yoshio Iwanaga introduced the odori to temples in
California, Oregon, Washington and Canada. The first organized Bon Odori in the
Continental United States was held at the Buddhist Church of San Francisco in 1931. The
odori has become a popular annual event at practically all BCA Buddhist temples in the
United States.
| B O N O D O R I |
And more Family Fun!!
SPECIAL EXHIBITS!RAFFLE
DRAWING!
SPECIAL EXHIBITS!RAFFLE
DRAWING!
ASIAN GIFTS
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY
"OBON AGAIN" RESALE SHOP
Kimono, Happi, Yukata, Geta,
Obi, Japanese & Asian Art,
Crafts, Crockery, Pottery, Jewelry
ALL at BARGAIN PRICES!!!
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY
"OBON AGAIN" RESALE SHOP
Kimono, Happi, Yukata, Geta,
Obi, Japanese & Asian Art,
Crafts, Crockery, Pottery, Jewelry
ALL at BARGAIN PRICES!!!
FOOD BOOTHS
Sushi, Chicken Teriyaki Bowl,
Ramen, Vegetarian Bowl, Spam
Musubi, Snow Cones, Baked
Goods, Snacks, Soft Drinks,
Kintoki Ice.
FOOD SALES BEGIN AT 5:00PM
Sushi, Chicken Teriyaki Bowl,
Ramen, Vegetarian Bowl, Spam
Musubi, Snow Cones, Baked
Goods, Snacks, Soft Drinks,
Kintoki Ice.
FOOD SALES BEGIN AT 5:00PM
ODORI DANCING
Come and participate in
traditional Japanese dancing,
everyone is welcome, and
everyone has fun!
DANCING BEGINS AT 6:30PM
Come and participate in
traditional Japanese dancing,
everyone is welcome, and
everyone has fun!
DANCING BEGINS AT 6:30PM
BENEFIT DRAWING
A chance to win lots of great
prizes! See a JR. YBA member
for a ticket, winners do not
need to be present.
RAFFLE AT 9:00PM
A chance to win lots of great
prizes! See a JR. YBA member
for a ticket, winners do not
need to be present.
RAFFLE AT 9:00PM
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AUGUST 1ST, FROM 5:00pm - 8:30pm |
| お盆踊り大会 ８月１日午後５時より 日本語案内 |
| Gathering of Joy! |
| An Evening of Traditional Music and Dance to Express Gratitude to Those Who Made our Lives Prosper |
| Buddhist Temple of San Diego presents |
| Sorry we missed you... ...if you were not able to join us, |