

making lotus lanterns; Shauna, me, and Sarah (also teachers) posing with our lanterns


celebrating with jenga block stacking


traditional dancing


dancing in traditional costumes underneath the lanterns near the temple


"shrines" where people can pour water over Buddha
And finally, the Bongeunsa Temple:

the front of the temple



praying inside the temple; 1 of 3 golden Buddhas; candle-lit red lanterns


lit-up coy fish; proud cow?


women carrying lanterns


woman coming out of a lotus flower; temple scene
As you've maybe come to enjoy, we put together a video capturing the parade & of course some of the funnier things.
Buddha's official birthday is May 2, so don't forget to get your lantern out and eat some vegan cake.




We're silly and adventurous, computer geeks and yoga peeps.
May 01, 2009
Jane
May 01, 2009
Nancy
May 16, 2009
mumsie