Shakyamuni Buddha made a vow that he would sit in meditation until he found the truth. On the morning of the seventh day of his meditation, he saw the morning star and experienced enlightenment. This ceremony commemorates that moment. It includes chanting accompanied by a drum during a circumambulation of the Buddha Hall, while flowers rain from the sky.

At Milwaukee Zen Center we continue the tradition to emulate the Buddha’s Awakening on December 8. Please join us this year for Sunday zazen at 9:30 am, a short talk and the ceremony at 10:30 am. Afterwards we will share tea and cookies as usual. No registration is necessary.