Shunkoin Temple Today is a blog page of Shunkoin Temple. This page provides you Zen mindfulness schedule and the information about the temple guesthouse, Buddhist style wedding service,tea ceremony class,and Japanese style hospitality class (for corporations and business schools). All services are provided in English and Japanese. We promote the marriage equality in Japan. For detailed information visit http://www.shunkoin.com
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
LGBT Pride Month 2013: We Welcome All Couples Regardless of Faith and Sexual Orientation
We welcome all couples regardless of faith and sexual orientation.
In 2000, Former U.S. President Bill Clinton proclaimed June to be Gay and Lesbian Pride month. Almost a decade later, on June 1st, 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama proclaimed June to be LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Pride month in the United States. Shunkoin Temple would like honor these decisions and to increase the understanding of gay and lesbian rights by promoting same-sex weddings at our temple during the month of June, 2013.
Our wedding ceremony includes:
1. Chanting of the Heart Stutra (Parajinaparamita).
2. Vows lead by an officiant (priest).
3. Exchange of your own vows and rings.
4. Sake-sharing ritual (san san kudo).
5. Recitation of a special vow. This is vow is written in Japanese and English in certificate-style and is signed by both partners.
6. Proclamation of the marriage.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
http://www.shunkoin.com
Have the most memorable moment at this 420-year old historical Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan.
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