Mochitsuki – MVBT Sangha Connect

Sunday, December 14th 2025

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 around 1200 pounds of sweet glutinous rice into mochi cakes. We pound it in early December in anticipation of the New Year. Mochi is associated with gratitude and hope for good fortune in 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.

Thank you everyone for ordering mochi this year. We are currently SOLD OUT. Remember to pick up your orders 12/14/25. (We may have some Mochi available for sale at the event. Please check if you are interested.)

Items for Sale

Komochi – 2 lb box – $15
Okasane (for altar) – 1 lb box – $8
MVBT reusable tote bag – $5

Mochi Orders can be picked up between 11am and 3pm on Sunday December 14th

Please bring your own bags for pickup or purchase a blue temple reusable tote bag for $5 each

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 mochitsuki2025@gmail.com

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 2025” 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.

We may have some Mochi available for sale at the event. You are welcome to ask.