Truly enjoyed today’s Hanamatsuri service over Zoom from the Nichiren Buddhist Kannon Temple of Nevada. In addition to the standard fare of sutra recitation and chanting daimoku, Rev. Shoda Kanai offered lotus petals (center), clanging cymbals (right) and bathed the baby Śākyamuni in sweet tea.

I’m looking forward to next week’s Hanamatsuri service at the Sacramento Nichiren Buddhist Church.

Zoom is nice but IRL is best. 😎