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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 [...]

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Cleaning Hoshi Day

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

9:30 AM EST - 10:30 AM EST

Pennsylvania Center

Hoshi
Northeast

Every Wednesday after Morning Sampai Let's purify our spirit together through the Hoshi of cleaning. Hoshi, which is selfless service to God and others involving [...]

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New Years Eve at SII

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

5:45 PM MST - 9:00 PM MST

Shumei International Institute

West

On New Year's Eve, there is another beautiful Shumei tradition, which begins with a purification Sampai at 5:45 PM. This is one of 3 times throughout [...]

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New Year’s Sampai

Thursday, January 1, 2026

All Day

Midwest
Northeast
South
Special Sampai
West

At midnight, we chant together to ring in the new year with prayers invoking a better world. For more information, please contact your local Shumei [...]

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Pasadena Monthly Sampai

Sunday, January 4, 2026

10:30 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

Shumei America National Center

Monthly Sampai
West

Sampai

If Attending In Person: Please arrive early. Sanctuary doors will close at 10:50 AM during the main chants portion of the ceremony. Hot Lunch Available [...]

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History of European Art for Older Adults

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

10:15 AM PST - 12:15 PM PST

Shumei America National Center

West

An Appreciation of Creativity "Come Time Travel Through Art!" FREE with registration at THURSDAY classes presented by Catherine Thompson, Pasadena City College #art #education #learning [...]

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History of European Art for Older Adults

Thursday, January 8, 2026

10:15 AM PST - 12:15 PM PST

Shumei America National Center

West

An Appreciation of Creativity "Come Time Travel Through Art!" FREE with registration at THURSDAY classes presented by Catherine Thompson, Pasadena City College #art #education #learning [...]

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Pasadena Farmers Market Jyorei

Saturday, January 10, 2026

8:30 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

Pasadena High School

Jyorei Expo
West

Starting this week, we will have a Jyorei booth at the Altadena food bank for wildfires victims every Thursday. Most of the people who come [...]

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January Tea Ceremony at SII

Saturday, January 10, 2026

1:30 PM MST

Shumei International Institute

Art & Beauty
West

Join us for a Tea Ceremony in Crestone! We have three time slots to choose from. An RSVP is required. Please fill out a form [...]

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New York Monthly Sampai

Sunday, January 11, 2026

11:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST

New York Center

Monthly Sampai
Northeast

Sampai

Online Sampai Zoom Link Meeting ID: 873 7853 3714 Otamagushi Otamagushi is a financial offering given before attending a Sampai. The word means ‘pure human heart [...]

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SII Monthly Sampai

Sunday, January 11, 2026

10:30 AM MST - 12:00 PM MST

Shumei International Institute

Monthly Sampai
West

Sampai

Hot Lunch Donations for lunch are a suggested $5. Online Sampai Zoom Link Meeting ID: 927 9215 8135 Passcode: 404402 Otamagushi Otamagushi is a financial [...]

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Hollywood Monthly Sampai

Sunday, January 11, 2026

10:30 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

Hollywood Center

Monthly Sampai
Shumei America
West

Sampai

Online Sampai Zoom Link Meeting ID: 857 8068 9934 Passcode: 268916 Otamagushi Otamagushi is a financial offering given before attending a Sampai. The word means ‘pure [...]

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History of European Art for Older Adults

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

10:15 AM PST - 12:15 PM PST

Shumei America National Center

West

An Appreciation of Creativity "Come Time Travel Through Art!" FREE with registration at THURSDAY classes presented by Catherine Thompson, Pasadena City College #art #education #learning [...]

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History of European Art for Older Adults

Thursday, January 15, 2026

10:15 AM PST - 12:15 PM PST

Shumei America National Center

West

An Appreciation of Creativity "Come Time Travel Through Art!" FREE with registration at THURSDAY classes presented by Catherine Thompson, Pasadena City College #art #education #learning [...]

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Pennsylvania Monthly Sampai

Sunday, January 18, 2026

10:30 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST

Pennsylvania Center

Monthly Sampai
Northeast

Sampai

Online Sampai Zoom Link Meeting ID: 893 2704 3753 Passcode: 777604 Otamagushi Otamagushi is a financial offering given before attending a Sampai. The word means ‘pure [...]

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Jyorei Booth at Temple City City Hall

Sunday, January 18, 2026

8:30 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

Temple City City Hall

Jyorei Expo
West

We will be sharing Jyorei at the Temple City City Hall. If you are interested in sharing Jyorei with us, please feel free to contact [...]

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San Francisco Monthly Sampai

Sunday, January 18, 2026

10:45 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

San Francisco Center

Monthly Sampai
West

Sampai

Online Sampai Zoom Link Meeting ID: 850 7142 7432 Otamagushi Otamagushi is a financial offering given before attending a Sampai. The word means ‘pure human heart [...]

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History of European Art for Older Adults

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

10:15 AM PST - 12:15 PM PST

Shumei America National Center

West

An Appreciation of Creativity "Come Time Travel Through Art!" FREE with registration at THURSDAY classes presented by Catherine Thompson, Pasadena City College #art #education #learning [...]

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J Shumei Now (Japanese)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

6:00 PM PST - 7:00 PM PST

Zoom Link

Midwest
Northeast
Online
South
West

Monthly Online Study Gathering for Japanese speakers Mountain Daylight Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Daylight [...]

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History of European Art for Older Adults

Thursday, January 22, 2026

10:15 AM PST - 12:15 PM PST

Shumei America National Center

West

An Appreciation of Creativity "Come Time Travel Through Art!" FREE with registration at THURSDAY classes presented by Catherine Thompson, Pasadena City College #art #education #learning [...]

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Pasadena / Hollywood New Members' Gathering

Saturday, January 24, 2026

1:00 PM PST - 3:30 PM PST

Shumei America National Center

West

Join Us for an Enriching Spiritual Journey! Experience a unique and meaningful gathering designed to deepen your spiritual practice and connect with the Shumei community. [...]

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Garden Hoshi Day

Sunday, January 25, 2026

9:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

Hollywood Center

Hoshi
Natural Agriculture
West

Schedule 9:00am Morning Sampai 9:30am Garden Hoshi starts To make the garden beautiful, we collect fallen leaves, remove weeds, and lay down dead grass. We [...]

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San Diego Monthly Sampai

Sunday, January 25, 2026

10:45 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

San Diego Center

Monthly Sampai
West

Sampai

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Denver Monthly Sampai

Sunday, January 25, 2026

10:45 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

Denver Center

Monthly Sampai
West

Sampai

Online Sampai Zoom Link

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Carillon Recital at UC Riverside

Monday, January 26, 2026

12:00 PM PST - 1:00 PM PST

University California Riverside

West

UCR Bell Tower : Yuko Tajima In cooperation with Shumei Arts Council. A carillon recital in loving memory of Sarah Souder.

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History of European Art for Older Adults

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

10:15 AM PST - 12:15 PM PST

Shumei America National Center

West

An Appreciation of Creativity "Come Time Travel Through Art!" FREE with registration at THURSDAY classes presented by Catherine Thompson, Pasadena City College #art #education #learning [...]

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History of European Art for Older Adults

Thursday, January 29, 2026

10:15 AM PST - 12:15 PM PST

Shumei America National Center

West

An Appreciation of Creativity "Come Time Travel Through Art!" FREE with registration at THURSDAY classes presented by Catherine Thompson, Pasadena City College #art #education #learning [...]

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Events on Sunday, December 28, 2025