Mochitsuki 2023
Sunday December 10th
Join Us in Making Mochi
Mochitsuki literally means “pounding mochi”. At MVBT it’s much more than that. It’s the gathering of the Sangha in December to pound over 2000 pounds of sweet glutinous rice into mochi. We pound it in early December in anticipation of the New Year.
We pound by hand and we pound by machine. We form komochi and okasane by hand, and then package and distribute the mochi to families and friends in anticipation of the New Year. Over the years, it’s not only the making of mochi that is important, it is a favorite Sangha activity where we come together to work, laugh, and enjoy our community.
Items for Sale
- Komochi is $6/pound
- Okasane is $4/half pound
Order deadline: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30th
Mochi Orders can be picked up between 11am and 3pm on Sunday December 10th
QUESTIONS?: For the most updated information about this year’s Mochitsuki, please check the latest edition of Putra’s Post. If you have any additional questions, please send an email to mochi@mvbuddhisttemple.org
Download/Print Paper Order Form here
Order Deadline has passed Nov 30 – First come first serve purchases on Dec 10th pickup day
Alternatively we have a paper order form that you can print and either mail or drop off along with a check at the Temple office. Please make your check payable to Mountain View Buddhist Temple and write “MOCHITSUKI 2023” in the memo line of your check.
**Paper order forms will also be available in the back of the Hondo or Temple office
Shift Signups
To ensure we have enough help throughout the day, we are setting up several shifts and signups.
