December 31st marks the completion of the year. Meishusama taught that the Purification Sampai, which is observed three times a year and is referred to as “Oharai (大祓い)”, is a powerful means of purifying our personal energies. This, being the third of the three, is a good time for us to reflect upon what has transpired during the past twelve months.
Some centers choose to hold a fire ceremony along with the Sampai for purification and renewal. There is often a stick-burning ritual for releasing bad habits and setting new resolutions.
Online Sampai Schedule
West Coast 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) – Opening of the Sampai
Meeting ID: 832 6599 3612
Passcode: 252740
East Coast 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) – Opening of the Sampai
Meeting ID: 893 2704 3753
Passcode: 777604
In-Person Sampai Schedule
Pasadena Center
5:00 PM (PT)
Hollywood Center
5:00 PM (PT)
San Francisco Center
5:00 PM (PT)
Denver Center
Please contact the center for time
Crestone Center (SII)
6:00 PM (MT)
Pennsylvania Center
4:00 PM (ET)
New York Center
11:00 AM (ET)