January 01, 2008
Ringing In the New Year at Tozenji
Japanese traditionally go to a temple on New Year's Eve for a short service and then to ring in the New Year on the temple bell. For the last several years Yumi and I have been going to Tozenji Temple in Coquitlam. It's a beautiful facility, and the head priest always brings the service to a close with a funny, yet moving, sermon.
Preparing to start the bell ringing.
Looking into the temple from outside after the service.
