10 am Shotsuki monthly and Eitaikyo ancestors’ perpetual memorial service with Rev. Kory Quon

永代経 Eitaikyo (perpetual or eternal – ages – sutra) is the perpetual chanting of sutras in memory of the deceased. However, it is not that we are providing for memorial services to be held for our ancestors, but our ancestors are providing the vehicle for us to ensure the future. Eitaikyo can be understood to mean, ‘in order that the sutras be passed on indefinitely, from generation to generation.’

Donations for Eitaikyo are put in a special fund for the temple. At SFVHBT, the funds are used to furnish and maintain the altar area (onaijin). The names of the deceased are entered into an Eitaikyo book, which is kept on the altar.

Rev. Kory Quon of Venice Buddhist Temple will deliver the dharma message.