2024’s Chinese zodiac sign is Dragon. The dragon is regarded as a divine beast in ancient Chinese mythology and is a symbol of the emperor in China. The dragon is the only imaginary creature among the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. Dragon symbolizes success and power, and a year of growth.
Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin aka Koyasan Buddhist Temple, at 342 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, provides 2024 Hatsumode (first visit) services from Monday, Jan. 1 through Wednesday, Jan. 3. The schedule is following:
January 1 (Monday)
10:00 AM: New Year’s Day Shusho-e Goma service (*The number of seats is limited)
2:00 PM: New Year’s Day Goma service
11:30 AM / 12:30 PM / 2:30 PM: Taiko Gohei blessing service
January 2 (Tuesday)
10:00 AM / 2:00 PM: Goma service
11:30 AM / 12:30 PM / 3:30 PM: Taiko Gohei blessing service
January 3 (Wednesday)
10:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 12:00 PM / 1:30 PM / 2:30 PM: Taiko Gohei blessing service
At New Year’s Day Shusho-e Goma service on Jan. 1 at 10:00 am, only temple members are able to make reservations by email or phone. Contact lakoyasan@yahoo.com or (213) 624-1276. The doors to the main hall will be closed promptly at 10:00 am or earlier if the main hall would be filled to capacity.
