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Article: BUDDHA'S CIRTHDAY HONORED IN RACINE MORE THAN A DOZEN PEOPLE CHANT THEIR BELIEFS AT THE ORIGINAL ROOT ZEN CENTER.(LOCAL/WISCONSIN)
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- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- April 17, 2004
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Byline: Susie Kasinski Drummond Racine Journal Times
RACINE -- Great love. Great compassion. Only helping.
On a recent Sunday morning, more than one dozen men and women chanted those six, simple words, which represent their beliefs. Their voices joined together to celebrate Buddha's birthday at the Original Root Zen Center in Racine.
Each member wore a maroon kasa over a gray robe. They bowed to the altar before resting on the surrounding cushions. Their chants resonated throughout the sun-drenched room that had a gift-laden altar as its focal point.
Under the leadership of Abbots Tony and Linda Somlai, ORZC celebrates two major events ...