Shinnyo-en Buddhism Brings Taiko Drum Ceremony to UCLA's Royce Hall

Shinnyo-en Buddhism Brings Taiko Drum Ceremony to UCLA's Royce Hall

Ocean of Joy: Overcoming Barriers Between Human Beings

 LOS ANGELES, June 12 /PRNewswire/ --    WHO:      Shinnyo-en, an independent Buddhist order based on the teachings             of the Nirvana Sutra and the Shingon school of Japanese             Buddhism, one of Japan's oldest traditions.    WHAT:     "Ocean of Joy" Taiko Drum Ceremony -- showcasing 100 drummers,             musicians and singers    WHEN:     Sunday, June 22, 2008             7:30 p.m.    WHERE:    UCLA             Royce Hall             405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA             (Enter off Sunset)    CONTACT:  For more information, please contact Saundra Halgrimson at             323-466-3445.    

Shinjo Ito (1906-1989), founder of the Shinnyo-en order of Buddhism, was one of Japan's most versatile Buddhist sculptors and an accomplished artist in fields as diverse as calligraphy and photography. His works are on display May 8-June 29 at the Westwood Art Forum at 1028 Westwood Boulevard Phone: 310-208-0627; Toll Free: 866-933-8467

Founded in Japan in the 1930s, Shinnyo-en is a global community with almost one million practitioners practicing in almost 100 centers in 19 countries including the United States. Its emphasis on borderless coexistence stems from the Order's profound respect for life and all human beings, regardless of gender, age, racial origin or religious affiliation.

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CONTACT: Saundra Halgrimson of Cerrell Associates Inc., +1-323-466-3445,
Saundra_h@cerrell.com, for Shinnyo-en

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