Name: Chinese New Year Luncheon
Start: 2026-03-01T11:30:00-08:00
End: 2026-03-01T13:00:00-08:00
Location: The City of Dharma Realm

INVITATION: Our friends at the City of Dharma Realm Buddhist monastery have invited us again this year to their Chinese New Year's Luncheon. This has historically been a very popular event in which participants get to sample a variety of delicious vegetarian (mostly vegan) dishes, learn the significance of this momentous event in Asian culture, and enjoy musical performances.
WELCOME: We will be welcomed by temple manager Dharma Master Gwei who will share the significance of the Lunar Year of the Horse, along with other pearls of wisdom.
LUNCHEON:
There will be a table of SOS*-free McDougall-style options so that those who follow this diet will have some delicious dishes to enjoy.
*(SOS = salt, oil, sugar)
Gluten-sensitive guests are invited to reach out to Tammy Wu at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) so she can consult with the kitchen staff about preparing gluten-free dishes.
ADMISSION is free; donations are welcome and optional.
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: please RSVP by scanning the QR code on the invitation postcard and fill out the linked form so that our hosts may have a proper head count and prepare accordingly.
EXTRA!: 10:50: OPTIONAL MEAL-OFFERING CEREMONY and chanting: CDR has had requests from those wanting to learn more about the ceremony that takes place prior to the luncheon, and to join in on the chanting prior to dining. Guests are welcome to join in. You may arrive a bit earlier and let the ushers know of your interest in joining in on the Meal-Offering chanting so that they may show you to the dining hall around 10:50 a.m.
If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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