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SUMMARY:Dharma Service - Guanyin's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/avalokiteshvaras-birthday-dharma-service
LOCATION:Original Temple\, 64 Mott St\, New York\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230806
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
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SUMMARY:Dharma Service - Guanyin's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guanyins-birthday-dharma-service
LOCATION:Original Temple\, 64 Mott St\, New York\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910
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SUMMARY:Dharma Service - Emperor Liang Repentance Service
DESCRIPTION: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 merits to people for safety and auspiciousness\, to grow wisdom and to help the deceased to be reborn into Pure Land. Please come and join this grand event. We offer transportation and accomodation during this service. \n“Emperor Liang’s Repentance Service” (梁皇寶懺)\, originally named as “Dharma Hall of Compassion Repentance Ritual” (慈悲道場懺法)\, is a ritual of repentance\, eliminating calamities\, and delivering the deceased. \nAccording to legend\, the Emperor Liang instituted the ritual for delivering his deceased wife\, Empress Chi\, who was reborn as a python after her death. He invited eminent monks to hold Dharma assemblies to practice repentance rituals for her. With the powerful merits of this ritual\, she was then reborn as a heavenly being. \nThe repentance chants have been passed down through generations thereafter as the most voluminous repentance text. \nIn fact\, the Emperor Liang’s Repentance Services teaches that all beings can attain perfect enlightenment through the practice of sincere repentance\, taking the three refuges\, making aspirations and transferring merits. \n(Source: Dharmadrum)
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/dharma-service-emperor-liang-repentance-service
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231103
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20221220T182143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T202335Z
UID:6932-1698883200-1698969599@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Dharma Service - Guanyin's Renunciation Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guanyins-renunciation-day
LOCATION:Original Temple\, 64 Mott St\, New York\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T182008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T215508Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome the God of Wealth in the New Year & Maitreya Buddha's Birthday & New Year Bell Ringing Event
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the God of Wealth Celebration: 11pm 2/09 – 6am 2/10 \nMaitreya Buddha’s Birthday & New Year Bell Ringing Event: 8:30am –  6pm 2/10 \nThe tradition of  God of Wealth Celebration: According to Chinese tradition\, after midnight on New Year’s Eve\, marking the arrival of the new year\, various gods descend to the human world. As these gods reside in different heavenly directions\, the directions from which they descend also vary. According to the ‘宪书 Xian Shu’ records\, the God of Wealth comes from the east\, the God of Fortune from the south\, the God of Nobility from the northeast\, the God of Happiness from the southwest\, the God of the Current Year (Tai Sui) from the southwest. \nMaitreya Buddha’s Birthday: Maitreya’s birthday is considered to be on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Maitreya is a very important characters in BUddhism\, and Siddhartha Gautama Buddha was predicted that Maitreya would become the next Buddha\, but at present\, Maitreya is still a bodhisattva. Therefore\, it is appropriate to refer him as either Maitreya Buddha or Maitreya Bodhisattva. In Mahayana Buddhism\, Maitreya Bodhisattva is one of the eight great bodhisattvas. Also\, Maitreya Bodhisattva is considered the originator of the Yogacara school. \nNew Year Bell Ringing Event：The master leads everyone in ringing the bell 108 times\,  then the bell-ringing event will be open to the public\, allowing each person to ring the bell twice. Ringing the bell in the New Year symbolizes the traditional custom of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new. Striking the bell 108 times signifies the remove the 108 kinds of troubles in our life\, also representing the beautiful wishes of people to be happy and healthy\, and enjoy a long life of fortune and longevity in the new year. \n 
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/welcome-the-god-of-wealth-in-the-new-year-maitreya-buddhas-birthday-new-year-bell-ringing-event
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T030000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T164154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T215733Z
UID:10068-1707516000-1707534000@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Welcome the God of Wealth in the New Year
DESCRIPTION:The tradition of  God of Wealth Celebration: 10pm 02/09/2023 \nAccording to Chinese tradition\, after midnight on New Year’s Eve\, marking the arrival of the new year\, various gods descend to the human world. As these gods reside in different heavenly directions\, the directions from which they descend also vary. According to the ‘宪书 Xian Shu’ records\, the God of Wealth comes from the east\, the God of Fortune from the south\, the God of Nobility from the northeast\, the God of Happiness from the southwest\, the God of the Current Year (Tai Sui) from the southwest.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/welcome-the-god-of-wealth-in-the-new-year
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple City Campus\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T174926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T215813Z
UID:10074-1707523200-1707695999@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Maitreya Buddha's Birthday & New Year Bell Ringing Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the Birthday of Maitreya Buddha 8:30am – 10am 02/10 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Year Bell Ringing Event 10：00am – 5:30pm. 02/10    8:30am – 6pm 2/11 \nMaitreya Buddha’s Birthday: Maitreya’s birthday is considered to be on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Maitreya is a very important characters in BUddhism\, and Siddhartha Gautama Buddha was predicted that Maitreya would become the next Buddha\, but at present\, Maitreya is still a bodhisattva. Therefore\, it is appropriate to refer him as either Maitreya Buddha or Maitreya Bodhisattva. In Mahayana Buddhism\, Maitreya Bodhisattva is one of the eight great bodhisattvas. Also\, Maitreya Bodhisattva is considered the originator of the Yogacara school. \nNew Year Bell Ringing Event：The master leads everyone in ringing the bell 108 times\,  then the bell-ringing event will be open to the public\, allowing each person to ring the bell twice. Ringing the bell in the New Year symbolizes the traditional custom of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new. Striking the bell 108 times signifies the remove the 108 kinds of troubles in our life\, also representing the beautiful wishes of people to be happy and healthy\, and enjoy a long life of fortune and longevity in the new year. \n 
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/maitreya-buddhas-birthday-new-year-bell-ringing-event
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple City Campus\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240224
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CREATED:20240123T183222Z
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UID:10083-1708473600-1708732799@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Thousand Buddha Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Thousand Buddha Ceremony：02 / 21  – 02 / 23 \nIf there be good men and good women who hear the names of these Buddhas and are able to uphold them\, all demonic beings will not be able to harm them\, nor will any evildoers. They will gain immeasurable\, boundless\, and profound merits. Wherever they are born\, they will practice the Bodhisattva way\, attain the knowledge of past lives\, have a dignified appearance with all physical attributes complete\, constantly be able to make offerings to and serve the Buddhas closely\, and swiftly attain Anuttara Samyaksambodhi. ——— “The Sutra of the Hundred Buddha Names” \n若有善男子善女人，闻是诸佛名号 ， \n能受持者，一切魔众于是人所不得其便， \n一切恶人亦不得便，获得无量无边甚深功德， \n随所生处具菩萨行，得宿命通，颜容端正众相具足， \n常得亲近供养诸佛，乃至速成阿耨多罗三藐三菩提。 \n—— 《佛说百佛名经》
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/thousand-buddha-ceremony
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240225
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T190621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T220330Z
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SUMMARY:Vegetarian offering to the Gods/Deities
DESCRIPTION:Vegetarian offering the Gods/Deities 02 / 24 / 2024 \nThis day is for praying for the blessings and protection of the living. The ‘Golden Light Sutra 金光明经’ records that at the Golden Light Assembly\, the heavenly gods made a vow in front of the Buddha to always protect Buddhism\, practice the right Dharma\, diligently cultivate good deeds\, stay away from evil acts\, and also\, as entrusted by the Buddha\, to patrol the human world and help those who practice and are virtuous. To acknowledge the merits of these heavenly protectors\, offerings such as incense\, flowers\, lamps\, and fruits are prepared to show gratitude and respect\, and at the same time\, to pray for the blessings of the living. It is generally believed that twenty four different heavenly gods are involved\, each governing different aspects. \nTwenty Four God/Deities 二十四诸天 \n1.Mahadeva/Shiva 湿婆神/大自在天 \n2.Brahma 梵天 \n3.Indra 帝释天 \n4.Lakshmi 吉祥天女 \n5.Sarawati 妙音天才 \n6.Vaisravana 多闻天王 \n7.Virudhaka 增长天王 \n8.Dhrtarastra 持国天王 \n9.Virupaksa 广目天王 \n10.Surya 太阳神 \n11.Chandra 月神 \n12.Guhyapada 金刚力士 \n13.Pancika 散脂大将 \n14.Skanda 韦陀菩萨 \n15.Prthvi 地神 \n16.”Spirti of the Bodhi Tree” 菩提树神 \n17.Hariti 鬼子母 \n18.Marici 摩利支天 \n19.Sagara 龙王 \n20.Yama 阎罗王 \n21.Kinnara king 紧那罗王 \n22.Emperor Ziwei 紫薇大帝 \n23.Emperpor Dongyu 东岳大帝 \n24. Thunder God 雷公 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/vegetarian-offering-to-the-godness
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T194644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T220412Z
UID:10089-1711584000-1711670399@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:GuanYin/Avalokisarva's Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Birthday Celebration: 03 / 28 \nOn this day\, it is the birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva\, who was born as a human being\, becoming the third princess of the Xinglin Kingdom兴林国\, Princess Miaoshan妙善. She had two older sisters; the eldest princess was named Miaojin妙金\, and the second princess was named Miaoyin妙银 (or Miao Yin according to some sources)\, and the third princess was named Miaoshan妙善.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guanyin-avalokisarvas-birthday-celebration
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240124T162308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T162308Z
UID:10141-1711584000-1711670399@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:GuanYin/Avalokisarva's Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Birthday Celebration: 03 / 28 \nOn this day\, it is the birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva\, who was born as a human being\, becoming the third princess of the Xinglin Kingdom兴林国\, Princess Miaoshan妙善. She had two older sisters; the eldest princess was named Miaojin妙金\, and the second princess was named Miaoyin妙银 (or Miao Yin according to some sources)\, and the third princess was named Miaoshan妙善.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guanyin-avalokisarvas-birthday-celebration-2
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple City Campus\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240124T165710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T165718Z
UID:10153-1711584000-1711670399@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:GuanYin/Avalokisarva's Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Birthday Celebration: 03 / 28 \nOn this day\, it is the birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva\, who was born as a human being\, becoming the third princess of the Xinglin Kingdom兴林国\, Princess Miaoshan妙善. She had two older sisters; the eldest princess was named Miaojin妙金\, and the second princess was named Miaoyin妙银 (or Miao Yin according to some sources)\, and the third princess was named Miaoshan妙善. \n 
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guanyin-avalokisarvas-birthday-celebration-4
LOCATION:Original Temple\, 64 Mott St\, New York\, 10013\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240124T141100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T141100Z
UID:10131-1712102400-1712275199@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Qingming Memorial Services
DESCRIPTION:Qingming Memorial Services：04 / 03 – 04 / 04 / 2024 \nQingming Memorial Services involve monks and lay Buddhists conducting rites to liberate ancestors and the deceased\, and to pray for blessings for all people. The recitation of scriptures during these services is not only to repay the kindness of parents but also to express gratitude to the Three Jewels (Buddha\, Dharma\, Sangha)\, teachers\, and all sentient beings.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/qingming-memorial-services-2
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple City Campus\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T195753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T220503Z
UID:10093-1712397600-1712424600@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Qingming Memorial Services
DESCRIPTION:Qingming Memorial Services：10am – 5:30pm 04 / 06 \nQingming Memorial Services involve monks and lay Buddhists conducting rites to liberate ancestors and the deceased\, and to pray for blessings for all people. The recitation of scriptures during these services is not only to repay the kindness of parents but also to express gratitude to the Three Jewels (Buddha\, Dharma\, Sangha)\, teachers\, and all sentient beings. \n 
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/qingming-memorial-services
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T202927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T211226Z
UID:10095-1714176000-1714348799@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Three periods of mindfulness ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Three periods of mindfulness ceremony 三时系念祈福超度法会 \n\n  \nPresiding Master： \nVenerable Hui Cong 上慧下聪大和尚 \nCeremony Schedule： \n4/27/2024 Dharma Talk 10:00-11:30 \n4/28/2024 Ceremony 08:30-16:50 \nCeremony Agenda： \n08:30-09:00 Participant Registration \n09:00-10:45 Three periods of mindfulness First Session (15-minute break) \n11:00-12:00 Offerings to the Buddha \n12:00-13:30 Lunch Break \n13:30-14:45 Three periods of mindfulness Second Session (15-minute break) \n15:00-16:50 Three periods of mindfulness Third Session Completion \nThree periods of mindfulness ceremony: \nThe three periods of mindfulness ceremony is one of the best practices way in the Pure Land sect of Mahayana Buddhism. This practice was advocated by the Yuan Dynasty’s Zhongfeng Patriarch中峰国师. Its primary to encourage people to attain liberation through the Mahayana Buddhism Pure Land practice of Buddha-recitation. At the same time\, it also follows the power of Amitabha Buddha’s vows to guide the deceased towards rebirth in the Western Paradise\, to forever depart from the vast ocean of karma and the suffering of samsara.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/three-periods-of-mindfulness-ceremony
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple City Campus\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T205354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T220609Z
UID:10101-1715731200-1715817599@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Bathing of the Buddha Ceremony，The Vesak ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Bathing of the Buddha Ceremony，The Vesak ceremony:  05/15 \nThe Buddha Bathing Ceremony\, also known as “Vesak\,” is the most grandiose festival in Buddhism each year\, as it marks the birthday of Siddhartha Gautama\, the Buddha. During this festival\, we pour clean water over a Buddha statue\, a ritual known as the Buddha Bathing. This act is believed to purify the body\, speech\, and mind. While holding the clean water for bathing the Buddha\, one should sincerely pray and chant\, \n“As I now bathe the Tathagatas\, with the accumulation of pure wisdom and merit\,  \nmay all beings of the Five Turbidities be freed from defilement\, aspiring to the pure Dharma body of the Tathagata. \n我今灌浴诸如来，净智庄严功德聚， \n五浊眾生令离垢，愿证如来净法身”  \nThis is a wish to remove the impurities of greed\, hatred\, and ignorance\, maintaining purity in actions\, speech\, and thoughts. It’s a hope for a peaceful and clean society\, free from violence\, deceit\, and evil\, for a beautiful and pristine environment. Through the merits of bathing the Buddha\, one seeks to purify personal afflictions and beautify our society and land\, transforming the troubled world into a pure land and guiding misguided hearts towards kindness and enlightenment. This is the true meaning of the Buddha Bathing Ceremony.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/bathing-of-the-buddha-ceremony%ef%bc%8cthe-vesak-ceremony
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240124T164735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164735Z
UID:10151-1715731200-1715817599@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Bathing of the Buddha Ceremony，The Vesak ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Bathing of the Buddha Ceremony，The Vesak ceremony:  05/15 \nThe Buddha Bathing Ceremony\, also known as “Vesak\,” is the most grandiose festival in Buddhism each year\, as it marks the birthday of Siddhartha Gautama\, the Buddha. During this festival\, we pour clean water over a Buddha statue\, a ritual known as the Buddha Bathing. This act is believed to purify the body\, speech\, and mind. While holding the clean water for bathing the Buddha\, one should sincerely pray and chant\, \n“As I now bathe the Tathagatas\, with the accumulation of pure wisdom and merit\, \nmay all beings of the Five Turbidities be freed from defilement\, aspiring to the pure Dharma body of the Tathagata. \n我今灌浴诸如来，净智庄严功德聚， \n五浊眾生令离垢，愿证如来净法身” \nThis is a wish to remove the impurities of greed\, hatred\, and ignorance\, maintaining purity in actions\, speech\, and thoughts. It’s a hope for a peaceful and clean society\, free from violence\, deceit\, and evil\, for a beautiful and pristine environment. Through the merits of bathing the Buddha\, one seeks to purify personal afflictions and beautify our society and land\, transforming the troubled world into a pure land and guiding misguided hearts towards kindness and enlightenment. This is the true meaning of the Buddha Bathing Ceremony.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/bathing-of-the-buddha-ceremony%ef%bc%8cthe-vesak-ceremony-2
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple City Campus\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240514T200257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T031428Z
UID:10985-1716040800-1716048000@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Intro to Chan Buddhism
DESCRIPTION: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 meditation\, mindfulness\, and the history of this ancient tradition. Whether you’re curious about Buddhism or looking to deepen your spiritual practice\, this event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring Chan teachings. Come and discover the peace and wisdom that Chan Buddhism has to offer! \n\n  \nVen. Rumu\, also known as Ven. Rumu Huideng (如目慧燈)\, is the 43rd generation Dharma heir in the Linji (臨濟) lineage and the 49th generation Dharma heir in the Caodong (曹洞) lineage of Chan (Zen) Buddhism. \nHe has held various positions including dean of the Viriya Chan University (2013-14)\, and abbot of Taipei Beitou Puji Temple (2014-20).\nCurrently\, he serves as the Chief Instructor of Taiwan’s Viriya Chan Monastery and was the Camp Director of the “Unveiling the Potential of Youth – Chan Meditation Camps” organised by Malaysia’s Buddha Sasana Foundation (2016-23). \nVen. Rumu’s areas of expertise include the Chan meditation practice of investigating the huatou(話頭\, a key phrase/theme that practitioners use for self inquiry/investigation)\, stress management through Chan\, Chan and mental health\, and Chan tea culture.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/intro-to-zen-buddhism
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple City Campus\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T210924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T220656Z
UID:10103-1721779200-1721865599@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Nun Celebration
DESCRIPTION:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Nun Celebration 07 / 24 \nGuanyin 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 her father\, the King Miaozhuang妙庄王\, was firmly opposed. Therefore\, Miaoshan had no choice but to leave home secretly and go to a temple to practice. That makes the King become angry\, the King burned down the temple\, Miaoshan was injured but fortunately saved by a white tiger\, and she continued to practice Buddhism in Fragrant Mountain.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guanyin-avalokisarvas-nun-celebration
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240124T162552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T162643Z
UID:10143-1721779200-1721865599@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Nun Celebration
DESCRIPTION:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Nun Celebration 07 / 24 \nGuanyin 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 her father\, the King Miaozhuang妙庄王\, was firmly opposed. Therefore\, Miaoshan had no choice but to leave home secretly and go to a temple to practice. That makes the King become angry\, the King burned down the temple\, Miaoshan was injured but fortunately saved by a white tiger\, and she continued to practice Buddhism in Fragrant Mountain.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guanyin-avalokisarvas-birthday-celebration-3
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple City Campus\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240124T165819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T165819Z
UID:10156-1721779200-1721865599@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Nun Celebration
DESCRIPTION:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Nun Celebration 07 / 24 \nGuanyin 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 her father\, the King Miaozhuang妙庄王\, was firmly opposed. Therefore\, Miaoshan had no choice but to leave home secretly and go to a temple to practice. That makes the King become angry\, the King burned down the temple\, Miaoshan was injured but fortunately saved by a white tiger\, and she continued to practice Buddhism in Fragrant Mountain.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guanyin-avalokisarvas-nun-celebration-2
LOCATION:Original Temple\, 64 Mott St\, New York\, 10013\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240124T144834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T144834Z
UID:10133-1723852800-1724025599@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Ullambana Assemblage
DESCRIPTION:Ullambana Assemblage 盂兰法会 08 / 17 – 08 / 18 / 2024 \nThe fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month is Ullambana\, one of the most significant days in Buddhism\, especially in terms of transcendence and offering to monks. This is because Shakyamuni Buddha once explained to the venerable Maudgalyayana on this day how to rescue beings from the realm of hungry ghosts. The “Ullambana Sutra” recounts a story: Maudgalyayana’s mother\, due to the force of her karma\, was reborn in the realm of hungry ghosts. Maudgalyayana\, seeing his mother suffering in hell\, unable to eat\, with her food turning to ash as it reached her mouth\, urgently sought help from the Buddha. The Buddha said: “This is not something you can achieve alone. On the fifteenth day of the seventh month\, you must hold a Dharma assembly and gather the monks to perform rituals; only then can you save your mother.” Hence\, Maudgalyayana made offerings to the monks\, and through such merit\, his mother smoothly departed from the realm of hungry ghosts. From then on\, the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month was designated as Ullambana\, and Buddhists make offerings to monks during this month\, dedicating them to the beings in the realm of hungry ghosts. \n  \n 
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/ullambana-assemblage
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple City Campus\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T212403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T220737Z
UID:10107-1725148800-1725839999@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Emperor Liang Repentance Service
DESCRIPTION:Emperor Liang Repentance Service：09/ 01  – 09 / 08 / 2024 \nMahayana 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 merits to people for safety and auspiciousness\, to grow wisdom and to help the deceased to be reborn into Pure Land. Please come and join this grand event. We offer transportation and accomodation during this service. \n“Emperor Liang’s Repentance Service” (梁皇寶懺)\, originally named as “Dharma Hall of Compassion Repentance Ritual” (慈悲道場懺法)\, is a ritual of repentance\, eliminating calamities\, and delivering the deceased. \nAccording to legend\, the Emperor Liang instituted the ritual for delivering his deceased wife\, Empress Chi\, who was reborn as a python after her death. He invited eminent monks to hold Dharma assemblies to practice repentance rituals for her. With the powerful merits of this ritual\, she was then reborn as a heavenly being. \nThe repentance chants have been passed down through generations thereafter as the most voluminous repentance text. \nIn fact\, the Emperor Liang’s Repentance Services teaches that all beings can attain perfect enlightenment through the practice of sincere repentance\, taking the three refuges\, making aspirations and transferring merits.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/emperor-liang-repentance-service
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T215252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T215349Z
UID:10110-1725235200-1725321599@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Ksitigarbha （地藏王菩萨）Bodhisattva's Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s Birthday Celebration：09 / 02 / 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 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 feet tall with immense strength. Drawn to a mountain shrouded in clouds\, Jin Qiaojue traveled thousands of miles through difficult terrain\, eventually settling in a valley. \nIn the early years of the Zhide era of the Tang Dynasty\, Zhuge Jie\, a distinguished person from Qingyang County\, and others went up the mountain to enjoy the autumn. When they passed by a stone chamber on the eastern cliff\, they saw an old monk\, later known as Jin Qiaojue\, meditating with his eyes closed\, next to a tripod with one broken leg containing rice mixed with a large amount of white clay (Guanyin soil). \nShocked and ashamed by this sight\, Zhuge Jie and his companions knelt down and wept\, exclaiming\, “It is our fault that the monk is enduring such hardship!” \nThey then rallied the local community to build a new Zen abode for Jin Qiaojue\, called Huacheng Temple. After settling in Huacheng Temple\, Jin Qiaojue began teaching extensively\, attracting disciples and followers. The temple gained renown and became the founding temple of Jiuhua Mountain. \nThere’s a legend associated with this period\, with many variations. Here’s one: \nJiuhua Mountain\, once known as “Nine Sons Mountain\,” was under the domain of a local lord named Min Gong. Jin Qiaojue requested a piece of land from Min Gong to establish a religious site. \nMin Gong asked how much land was needed\, to which Jin Qiaojue replied that he needed only as much as his kasaya could cover. Skeptical about the sufficiency of such a small area\, Min Gong was astounded when Jin Qiaojue’s kasaya\, thrown into the air\, transformed into a red cloud enveloping all ninety-nine peaks of Jiuhua Mountain. \nElated\, Min Gong dedicated the entire mountain to Jin Qiaojue\, which later became one of the four great Buddhist mountains. \nAs the site expanded\, devotees flocked for teachings. Jin Qiaojue taught during the day and meditated at dusk. \nLegend has it that at night\, sounds resembling those from hell were heard around Jiuhua Mountain\, believed to be Jin Qiaojue visiting the underworld to liberate beings. \nBecause of his deep devotion to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva\, over time\, people believed Jin Qiaojue to be a reincarnation of Ksitigarbha\, calling him “Ksitigarbha in disguise\,” or reverently as “Jin Ksitigarbha.” \nJin Qiaojue spent seventy-five years in ascetic practice on the mountain. On July 30th in his ninety-ninth year\, he passed away peacefully. \nHis disciples placed him in a vat\, and three years later\, his body was found undecayed. Hence\, July 30th was designated as the birthday of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/ksitigarbha-%ef%bc%88%e5%9c%b0%e8%97%8f%e7%8e%8b%e8%8f%a9%e8%90%a8%ef%bc%89bodhisattvas-birthday-celebration
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240123T223149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T223149Z
UID:10125-1728604800-1728691199@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Double Ninth Festival
DESCRIPTION:Double Ninth Festival：10/11 \nDouble 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 remembrance in Buddhism. On this day\, Buddhists often engage in various activities such as chanting\, scripture reading\, making offerings to the Buddha\, the Dharma\, and the Sangha\, and participating in charitable works. \nIn Buddhist tradition\, the Double Ninth Festival is also a time to contemplate life’s impermanence\, the realities of aging\, and the sufferings faced by living beings. Through their practices and group religious activities\, Buddhists aim to gain wisdom and find inner peace\, while also cultivating a deep sense of compassion and understanding towards all forms of life.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/double-ninth-festival
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241022
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240124T165931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T165931Z
UID:10158-1729468800-1729555199@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Enlightenment Celebration
DESCRIPTION:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Enlightenment Celebration 12 / 20 – 12 / 21 / 2024 \nThis 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 Tathagata of Right Dharma Illumination\, known as “Right Dharma Illumination Tathagata.正法明如来” Subsequently\, he chose to return in the guise of a bodhisattva\, driven by his vows to traverse the Sahā world娑婆世界 and universally save all sentient beings. \nThe Right Dharma Illumination Tathagata is a primordial Buddha among ancient Buddhas. His teachings and influence have been boundless and immeasurable\, extending from time immemorial to the present across countless galaxies in the Dharma universe. He has cultivated innumerable Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas 菩萨摩诃萨 to achieve Buddhahood\, serving as the teacher of Tathagatas in all directions. \n“Right Dharma Illumination Tathagata\,” in his mission to liberate sentient beings from the ocean of suffering\, embarked on the path of cause while bearing the fruit\, and reversed the journey on the compassionate ship. He became Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva. On one hand\, he manifested in billions of forms\, liberating beings across all realms and paths. He appeared everywhere without limit\, embodying the bodhisattva who responds to a thousand calls in a thousand places – the ultimate savior in countless lands.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guanyin-avalokisarvas-enlightenment-celebration-3
LOCATION:Original Temple\, 64 Mott St\, New York\, 10013\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20241125T203136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T220317Z
UID:11873-1732973400-1732978800@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Chan Buddhism from the Sixth Patriarch · Part 1
DESCRIPTION:  \nWelcome to the “Chan Buddhism from the Sixth Patriarch” event!  \nJoin us on Sat\, Nov 30\, 2024 at 1:30 PM at the Mahayana Temple.  \nThis event will provide you with a beginner-friendly introduction to Chan Buddhism. Learn about the history of this ancient tradition. Whether you’re curious about Buddhism or looking to deepen your spiritual practice\, this event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring Chan teachings. Come and discover the peace and wisdom that Chan Buddhism has to offer! \n \nVenerable Rumu was born in 1980 and has grown up in a temple since childhood.\nAfter high school\, he studied at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist College and was ordained as a monk in 1999. \nHe graduated from the Buddhist college in 2004 and received full bhikkhu ordination the same year. \nVen. Rumu then entered the Buddhist Vimutti-Magga Institute\, specializing in the studies of Mahayana ChanBuddhism’s Kanhua Can Chan under the tutelage of Chan Master Hui Men of Viriyachan Monastery. He has followed Master Hui Men to lead meditation retreats in the United States\, Canada\, Singapore\, Malaysia\, Australia\, and China. \nHe has also been invited to give lectures on KanhuaCan Chan at various universities and temples\, including Wuhan University’s School of Philosophy Studies\, Tzu Chi University’s Institute of Religion and Humanities\, Fo Guang University’s Department of Buddhist Studies\, and several other temples in New Zealand\, Indonesia\, and Taiwan. \nIn 2013\, Ven. Rumu received the Dharma transmission from Master Hui Men\, becoming the 43rd generation Dharma heir in the Linji lineage and the 49th generation Dharma heir of the Caodong school of Chan Buddhism and holds the appointment of the Head Instructor Monk of the Viriyachan Monastery. \nVen. Rumu served as the Dean of the Viriya Chan University from 2013 to 2014. From 2014 to 2020\, he served as the abbot of Taipei Puji Temple. Since 2016\, he has also been the Director of the “Unveiling the Potential of Youth – Chan Meditation Camps” organized by Malaysia’s Buddha Sasana Foundation.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/chan-buddhism-from-the-sixth-patriarch-%c2%b7-part-1
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20241125T203454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T220244Z
UID:11875-1733578200-1733583600@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Chan Buddhism from the Sixth Patriarch · Part 2
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \nWelcome to the “Chan Buddhism from the Sixth Patriarch” event!  \nJoin us on Sat\, Dec 07\, 2024\, at 1:30 PM at the Mahayana Temple.  \nThis event will provide you with a beginner-friendly introduction to Chan Buddhism. Learn about the history of this ancient tradition. Whether you’re curious about Buddhism or looking to deepen your spiritual practice\, this event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring Chan teachings. Come and discover the peace and wisdom that Chan Buddhism has to offer! \n \nVenerable Rumu was born in 1980 and has grown up in a temple since childhood.\nAfter high school\, he studied at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist College and was ordained as a monk in 1999. \nHe graduated from the Buddhist college in 2004 and received full bhikkhu ordination the same year. \nVen. Rumu then entered the Buddhist Vimutti-Magga Institute\, specializing in the studies of Mahayana ChanBuddhism’s Kanhua Can Chan under the tutelage of Chan Master Hui Men of Viriyachan Monastery. He has followed Master Hui Men to lead meditation retreats in the United States\, Canada\, Singapore\, Malaysia\, Australia\, and China. \nHe has also been invited to give lectures on KanhuaCan Chan at various universities and temples\, including Wuhan University’s School of Philosophy Studies\, Tzu Chi University’s Institute of Religion and Humanities\, Fo Guang University’s Department of Buddhist Studies\, and several other temples in New Zealand\, Indonesia\, and Taiwan. \nIn 2013\, Ven. Rumu received the Dharma transmission from Master Hui Men\, becoming the 43rd generation Dharma heir in the Linji lineage and the 49th generation Dharma heir of the Caodong school of Chan Buddhism and holds the appointment of the Head Instructor Monk of the Viriyachan Monastery. \nVen. Rumu served as the Dean of the Viriya Chan University from 2013 to 2014. From 2014 to 2020\, he served as the abbot of Taipei Puji Temple. Since 2016\, he has also been the Director of the “Unveiling the Potential of Youth – Chan Meditation Camps” organized by Malaysia’s Buddha Sasana Foundation.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/11875
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240124T162057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T162057Z
UID:10138-1734652800-1734825599@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Memorial Services
DESCRIPTION:Winter Solstice Memorial Services：12 / 20  – 12 / 21 / 2024 \nWinter Solstice\, being one of the twenty-four solar terms\, has special significance for Chinese people. On this day\, Mahayana Buddhist temples typically conduct ancestral worship ceremonies\, and monks visit the ancestral hall to offer sacrifices to the great masters of past generations. At the same time\, people also organize Winter Solstice universal benefit and ancestral liberation ceremonies to facilitate the devotees. These ceremonies aim to dedicate the merit towards all beings in the ten directions\, across the four forms of birth and six realms\, including both worshipped and unworshipped spirits and solitary ghosts. It is hoped that through the compassionate power of the Dharma\, all beings can be universally liberated.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/winter-solstice-memorial-services
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple City Campus\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTSTAMP:20260409T070704
CREATED:20240124T164143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164143Z
UID:10146-1734652800-1734825599@en.mahayana.us
SUMMARY:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Enlightenment Celebration
DESCRIPTION:GuanYin/Avalokisarva’s Enlightenment Celebration 12 / 20 – 12 / 21 / 2024 \nThis 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 Tathagata of Right Dharma Illumination\, known as “Right Dharma Illumination Tathagata.正法明如来” Subsequently\, he chose to return in the guise of a bodhisattva\, driven by his vows to traverse the Sahā world娑婆世界 and universally save all sentient beings. \nThe Right Dharma Illumination Tathagata is a primordial Buddha among ancient Buddhas. His teachings and influence have been boundless and immeasurable\, extending from time immemorial to the present across countless galaxies in the Dharma universe. He has cultivated innumerable Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas 菩萨摩诃萨 to achieve Buddhahood\, serving as the teacher of Tathagatas in all directions. \n“Right Dharma Illumination Tathagata\,” in his mission to liberate sentient beings from the ocean of suffering\, embarked on the path of cause while bearing the fruit\, and reversed the journey on the compassionate ship. He became Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva. On one hand\, he manifested in billions of forms\, liberating beings across all realms and paths. He appeared everywhere without limit\, embodying the bodhisattva who responds to a thousand calls in a thousand places – the ultimate savior in countless lands.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guanyin-avalokisarvas-enlightenment-celebration
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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