Taiko drumming at UCLA June 22

Ocean of Joy: Overcoming Barriers Between Human Beings

WHO: Shinnyo-en, an independent Buddhist order based on the teachings of the Nirvana Sutra and the Shingon school of Japanese Buddhism, one of Japan's oldest traditions.

WHAT: "Ocean of Joy" Taiko Drum Ceremony - showcasing 100 drummers, musicians and singers

WHEN: Sunday, June 22, 2008 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: UCLA
Royce Hall
405 Hilgard Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA
(Enter off Sunset)

Shinjo Ito (1906-1989), founder of the Shinnyo-en order of Buddhism, was one of Japan's most versatile Buddhist sculptors and an accomplished artist in fields as diverse as calligraphy and photography. His works are on display May 8-June 29 at the Westwood Art Forum at 1028 Westwood Boulevard Phone: 310-208-0627; Toll Free: 866-933-8467

Founded in Japan in the 1930s, Shinnyo-en is a global community with almost one million practitioners practicing in almost 100 centers in 19 countries including the United States. Its emphasis on borderless coexistence stems from the Order's profound respect for life and all human beings, regardless of gender, age, racial origin or religious affiliation.