Online Sampai
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EDT)
Live-streaming begins at 10:30 a.m. (EDT)
Meeting ID: 893 2704 3753
Passcode: 777604
Otamagushi
Otamagushi is a financial offering given before attending a Sampai. The word means ‘pure human heart (or intentions) aligned with the heart of God.’ An alternate meaning is ‘a pure human soul and God’s Spirit joined as one.’ The intent behind Otamagushi is to give back to God a portion of what has been given to us. One whose heart is full of gratitude comes to realize that all things are gifts from God.
Hot Lunch
$10 for adults / $5 for children (ages 3–12)
Afternoon Program
Morita Baisen (Japanese “Shinobue” Flutist, Composer)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Live-streaming begins at 1:50 p.m. (EDT)
Baisen was born in Tenryu village in Nagano Prefecture. She plays a variety of flutes, including concert flute, alto flute, Shinobe (Japanese bamboo flute), Jomon flute, meteorite and jade flutes, Ryuteki and Noh Kan, Kokoro whistle and Indian bamboo flute. Baisen debuted as a performer at two concerts in New York and Hawaii in 2007.
Besides playing in concerts and events around the world, Baisen also performs special pieces which are dedicated to the gods of famous temples and shrines across Japan, including such places as Ise Jingu Shrine, Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine, Izumo Taisha Shrine, Yasaka Shrine, and Yakushi statue.
Baisen’s albums released include “Arigato”, “Kokoro Hibiki”, “Manyo Ka”, “Sennen no Nagisa”, and “Kukuri Hime”. As Baisen tours around the world, her music gains in popularity.