Welcome to the Intro to Chan (Zen) Buddhism event! Join us on Sat, May 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Mahayana Temple. This event will provide you with a beginner-friendly introduction to the principles and practices of Chan Buddhism. Learn about…

GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Nun Celebration 07 / 24 Guanyin was once born as a princess named Miaoshan妙善, who was known for her compassion and wisdom. Miaoshan made a wish to become a nun and practice Buddhism, but…

GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Nun Celebration 07 / 24 Guanyin was once born as a princess named Miaoshan妙善, who was known for her compassion and wisdom. Miaoshan made a wish to become a nun and practice Buddhism, but…

GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Nun Celebration 07 / 24 Guanyin was once born as a princess named Miaoshan妙善, who was known for her compassion and wisdom. Miaoshan made a wish to become a nun and practice Buddhism, but…

Ullambana Assemblage 盂兰法会 08 / 17 - 08 / 18 / 2024 The fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month is Ullambana, one of the most significant days in Buddhism, especially in terms of transcendence…

Emperor Liang Repentance Service：09/ 01  - 09 / 08 / 2024 Mahayana Temple Retreat is going to hold a 7-day Emperor Liang Repentance service for devotees to pray for the country’s disaster relief and transferring…

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Birthday Celebration：09 / 02 / 2024 In the Tang Dynasty, there was a monk named Jin Qiaojue（金乔觉）, who was closely related to the Silla royal family. He had an extraordinary appearance, standing seven…

Double Ninth Festival：10/11 Double Ninth Festival:  The Double Ninth Festival has a unique significance in Buddhism. While it originated from traditional Chinese culture, it is also seen as an important day for spiritual practices and…

GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Enlightenment Celebration 12 / 20 – 12 / 21 / 2024 This is the day of Guanyin/Avalokiteshvara观音 Bodhisattva’s attainment of Buddhahood, Avalokiteshvara achieved ultimate enlightenment and entered the state of Anuttarā Samyaksaṃbodhi阿耨多罗三藐三菩提, becoming the…