Soshin Ann Abe expressed gratitude for the association members and supporters who have contributed valuable time and resources to keep the traditions alive and to promote chado in the greater Los Angeles area.

we see an opportunity for renewal.an intruder broke into the temple and sought refuge in the basement.

Firefighters respond to a fire at Seattle Betsuin on New Years Eve in an image posted on the temples website.many of the items that are utilized to bring the Bon Odori experience together shared the same space in the archival area.As we navigate our restoration journey.

Your kindness and concern are deeply appreciated.An area of the temple that held archival records was heavily damaged in the fire.

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If you have attended the annual Seattle Bon Odori event held at the temple.the filmmaker discovers how the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in 1942 led to two deaths in her family.

?Shannon Gee adapted her film “We Hereby Refuse” from Frank Abe’s graphic novel.brothers Gene and Jim and parents Kiyonosuke and Nao.

”Screenings will be followed by panel discussions with filmmakers.Many times films like this years ‘Removed by Force.