Mahayana Temple

Dharma Service - Three Thousand Buddhas Repentance
2021-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mahayana Temple Retreat, 700 Ira Vail Road, Leeds, NY, 12451, United States
Three Thousand Buddhas Repentance Dharma Service is one of the biggest Dharma Services held at Mahayana Temple. During this three-day event, Buddhists gather at the Grand Buddha Hall to pay homage to the 3,000 Buddhas of the three eons (Past Adorned Kalpa, Present Worthy Kalpa, and Future Constellation Kalpa).
In one past life of Shakyamuni Buddha, he heard the names of 53 Buddhas, and was filled with Dharma joy. He went on to teach many men, until his teachings reached 3,000 people. These 3,000 men altogether praised and single-mindedly prostrated to the 53 Buddhas. With the auspicious merits, they were able to transcend samsara, and attained Buddhahood.
Buddhists usually recite all three thousand Buddhas’ names to pray for blessings and prosperity in the New Year.

Dharma Service - Winter Solstice Festival
2020-12-21 09:30 - 13:30, 2020-12-20 09:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
The Winter Solstice (which falls on Dec. 21 this year) marks an important milestone. It’s the shortest day of the year and the longest night of the year. It signals a powerful transition point between seasons that is impossible to ignore. Because of this, it has been celebrated and revered in ancient civilizations, indigenous cultures, and various religions. It serves as a reminder for us to let everything go, on any given day, at any given moment.

Sunday Morning Prayers
2020-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
This puja practice includes Chinese chanting and ritual offerings. Join in the chanting or attend quietly as a blessing. Participation is voluntary and open to all.
Selection of Sutras that will be chanted:

Heart Sutra
Diamond Sutra
Universal Gate Chapter of the Lotus Sutra
ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Fundamental Vow Sutra
Sutra of the Medicine Buddha
Infinite Life Sutra

CANCELED | The Journey Home with H.E. Jurmey Jamtso Rinpoche
2020-05-15 16:00 - 2020-05-17 19:00 UTC | Mahayana Temple City Campus, 133 Canal Street, New York, NY, 10002, United States

CANCELED | The Four Noble Truth with Ven. Kuoming
2020-05-13 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Mahayana Temple City Campus, 133 Canal Street, New York, NY, 10002, United States

CANCELED | Life • Dharma • Practice with Ven. Eka Yana
2020-05-10 14:00 UTC | Mahayana Temple City Campus, 133 Canal Street, New York, NY, 10002, United States
I can’t escape the chaos in life, I can’t avoid the persecution in the world, and I don’t want to let this kind of contamination distort myself again and again, and I don’t want to spend my life feeling lost and confused. What Should I do? Change the situation if you can, if not then change your mindset. Let us be humble and rejoice together, learn the essence of Dharma, and start a life journey full of blessing and wisdom.
