Fall Ohigan (Higan-E) 2025

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Ohigan means “other shore” and is a metaphor for crossing from this shore of ignorance, anger and greed to the other shore of enlightenment.

This observance occurs two times of year, at the Spring and Autumn equinox. It is a time when the days and nights are of equal length and therefore we have more time to contemplate the Dharma (teachings).

Flyer for Autumn Ohigan Services on September 21, 2025. Family Service is at 9:30 am, and regular Service is at 10:15 am. The flyer features an image of higanbana, red spider lily, which blooms in the fall in Japan and is associated with autumn Ohigan. The text reads: Ohigan, "The Other Shore," is held twice twice a year around the spring and fall equinox, when the daylight and nighttime are equal and the weather is mild. It is a time of balance. During Ohigan, we receive the teachings and reflect upon crossing from this shore of ignorance, anger and greed to the other shore of enlightenment."