Fun
Buddhist Holidays
Obon
Gathas/
Chants
100

How many kids does Sensei have?

2

100

What do we celebrate in Hanamatsuri?

Shakyamuni Buddha's birthday

100

What dates are this year's Obon festival?

July 20-21, 2024

100

First line - Golden Chain

"I am a link in the Buddha's Golden Chain of love that stretches around the world."

200

What costume does Sensei wear every Halloween

Ketchup

200

What holiday is on December 8?

Bodhi Day

200

What animals (5) are used in Duck Pond?

Duck, turtle, octopus, starfish, alligator

200

First line - Ondokusan II (double points if you sing it)

"NYO RA I DA I HI NO O N DO KU WA"

300

How many kids are in the high school class?

32

300

What season was the last Ohigan service?

Spring

300

What food booth (2 foods) is confirmed to return this year?

Corn dog and French Fries

300

First Line - Ju Sei Ge

"GA GON CHO SEI GAN"

400

When was the Mountain View Buddhist Temple founded (independent from SJ Betsuin)?

1961

400

How many Buddhist (and Jodo Shinshu) holidays do we celebrate every year?

9

400

What is the last Obon Odori song for Maui style dancing?

Beautiful Sunday

400

What reading is on page 10?

The Eightfold Path