Dharma School Students Taking Charge

Throughout the school year, Dharma School students serve in meaningful roles during Sunday services. Assigned by grade level on a rotating basis, students assist as greeters, kansho ringers, emcees, chanting helpers, offertory collectors, and metta readers, learning responsibility through service. Students report early to receive their montoshikisho, and at the start of the year participate in a training session to learn temple etiquette, oshoko, kansho ringing, and microphone use. We are deeply grateful to these students for their willingness to serve. As they grow, they take on greater responsibilities and develop confidence, humility, dana, and a strong sense of care for the temple. It is especially heartening to see former Dharma School students carry these lessons into leadership and service beyond the temple. Keep up the wonderful work!