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SUMMARY:Guan Yin Dharma Assembly · Lunar June 19 （Temple Retreat）
DESCRIPTION:Guan Yin Dharma Assembly \n\nDates:\n\nLunar February 19 (March 18\, 2025\, Tuesday)\nLunar June 19 (July 13\, 2025\, Sunday)\nLunar September 19 (November 8\, 2025\, Saturday)\n\n\nLocation: Mahayana Temple Retreat\n710 Ira Vail Rd\, Leeds\, NY 12451\n\nGuan Yin Bodhisattva is one of the most revered figures in Chinese Buddhism. The three Guan Yin Dharma Assemblies each year commemorate the Bodhisattva’s birth\, ordination\, and enlightenment. These events symbolize the emergence of wisdom and compassion in the world\, guiding sentient beings from ignorance to liberation. \nThe Origins of Guan Yin’s Three Holy Days\nLunar February 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Birthday\nThis marks the day when Guan Yin descended into the human world\, symbolizing the Bodhisattva’s great compassion to aid all sentient beings. According to the Great Compassion Dharani Sutra\, Guan Yin was already enlightened as a Buddha named “Righteous Dharma Bright Tathagata” in immeasurable eons past. Out of compassion\, Guan Yin took the form of a Bodhisattva to guide beings to liberation. Many devotees observe this day by practicing vegetarianism and attending Dharma assemblies\, a tradition known as “Guan Yin Fast.” \nLunar June 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Day\nThis day celebrates the Bodhisattva’s attainment of Buddhahood\, becoming the “Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteshvara.” According to The Sutra of the Buddha’s Garland of Jewels (Bhadrakalpika Sutra)\, Guan Yin was once a prince named Bu Xun who renounced his royal life to cultivate the path of liberation. In Chinese folklore\, the story of Princess Miao Shan\, who sacrificed her hands and eyes to save her father\, is also connected to this day. These tales remind devotees of Guan Yin’s boundless compassion and resolve to save all beings. \nLunar September 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Ordination Day\nThis day signifies Guan Yin’s renunciation and entry into monastic life\, taking the first step on the Bodhisattva path to relieve sentient beings from suffering. The Bhadrakalpika Sutra records that Prince Bu Xun vowed before the Buddha of Jeweled Treasures to practice the Bodhisattva path and offer refuge to all beings. \nThe Significance of Participating in the Guan Yin Dharma Assembly\nThe Guan Yin Dharma Assembly is a time to honor the Bodhisattva’s virtues and align with her compassionate vows. Through chanting\, offering lamps\, and making prayers\, devotees can connect with Guan Yin’s boundless wisdom and compassion. The assembly is an opportunity to pray for peace\, prosperity\, and the liberation of all beings. \nFor more information\, please contact us at info@mahayana.us or visit our website.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guan-yin-dharma-assembly-%c2%b7-lunar-june-19-%ef%bc%88temple-retreat%ef%bc%89
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple Retreat\, 700 Ira Vail Road\, Leeds\, NY\, 12451\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
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SUMMARY:Guan Yin Dharma Assembly · Lunar June 19 （City Campus）
DESCRIPTION:Guan Yin Dharma Assembly \n\nDates:\n\nLunar February 19 (March 18\, 2025\, Tuesday)\nLunar June 19 (July 13\, 2025\, Sunday)\nLunar September 19 (November 8\, 2025\, Saturday)\n\n\nLocation: Mahayana Temple City Campus\n133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY 10002\n\nGuan Yin Bodhisattva is one of the most revered figures in Chinese Buddhism. The three Guan Yin Dharma Assemblies each year commemorate the Bodhisattva’s birth\, ordination\, and enlightenment. These events symbolize the emergence of wisdom and compassion in the world\, guiding sentient beings from ignorance to liberation. \nThe Origins of Guan Yin’s Three Holy Days\nLunar February 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Birthday\nThis marks the day when Guan Yin descended into the human world\, symbolizing the Bodhisattva’s great compassion to aid all sentient beings. According to the Great Compassion Dharani Sutra\, Guan Yin was already enlightened as a Buddha named “Righteous Dharma Bright Tathagata” in immeasurable eons past. Out of compassion\, Guan Yin took the form of a Bodhisattva to guide beings to liberation. Many devotees observe this day by practicing vegetarianism and attending Dharma assemblies\, a tradition known as “Guan Yin Fast.” \nLunar June 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Day\nThis day celebrates the Bodhisattva’s attainment of Buddhahood\, becoming the “Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteshvara.” According to The Sutra of the Buddha’s Garland of Jewels (Bhadrakalpika Sutra)\, Guan Yin was once a prince named Bu Xun who renounced his royal life to cultivate the path of liberation. In Chinese folklore\, the story of Princess Miao Shan\, who sacrificed her hands and eyes to save her father\, is also connected to this day. These tales remind devotees of Guan Yin’s boundless compassion and resolve to save all beings. \nLunar September 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Ordination Day\nThis day signifies Guan Yin’s renunciation and entry into monastic life\, taking the first step on the Bodhisattva path to relieve sentient beings from suffering. The Bhadrakalpika Sutra records that Prince Bu Xun vowed before the Buddha of Jeweled Treasures to practice the Bodhisattva path and offer refuge to all beings. \nThe Significance of Participating in the Guan Yin Dharma Assembly\nThe Guan Yin Dharma Assembly is a time to honor the Bodhisattva’s virtues and align with her compassionate vows. Through chanting\, offering lamps\, and making prayers\, devotees can connect with Guan Yin’s boundless wisdom and compassion. The assembly is an opportunity to pray for peace\, prosperity\, and the liberation of all beings. \nFor more information\, please contact us at info@mahayana.us or visit our website.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guan-yin-dharma-assembly-%c2%b7-lunar-june-19-%ef%bc%88city-campus%ef%bc%89
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
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SUMMARY:Liang Emperor’s Repentance Dharma Assembly（Temple Retreat）
DESCRIPTION:  \nLiang Emperor’s Repentance Dharma Assembly \n\nDate: August 30\, 2025 – September 6\, 2025\nLocation: Mahayana Temple Retreat\n710 Ira Vail Rd\, Leeds\, NY 12451\n\nWe warmly invite you to participate in the Liang Emperor’s Repentance Dharma Assembly\, a profound practice to dedicate merit for departed loved ones\, purify karma\, and accumulate blessings and wisdom. The Liang Emperor’s Repentance Sutra was composed by Emperor Wu of Liang to liberate his late empress and is considered one of the most sublime repentance rituals in Buddhism. Through chanting and bowing during this sacred ceremony\, we aspire to eliminate karmic obstacles\, resolve grievances\, and generate blessings for the world’s peace and harmony. \nThe Significance of the Liang Emperor’s Repentance\nThis Dharma assembly embodies the essence of repentance. By venerating the Buddhas\, chanting sutras\, offering lamps\, and making offerings\, participants seek the Three Jewels’ blessings. The merit generated not only supports the liberation of ancestors but also brings blessings for the living\, including family harmony\, career success\, and physical and mental well-being. \nThe Liang Emperor’s Repentance Text (Liang Huang Bao Chan) was composed by Emperor Wu of Liang to perform spiritual liberation for his empress\, Lady Chi. Known for her jealousy\, Lady Chi often harbored ill will towards the women of the harem and spoke with a venomous tongue. She resented Emperor Wu’s devotion to Buddhism and once tore apart a Buddhist scripture\, The Lotus Sutra. Additionally\, she mocked the Three Jewels (Buddha\, Dharma\, Sangha) and defiled monastic rules by offering monks false vegetarian meals wrapped in dough but containing onions\, garlic\, leeks\, and even meat. Fortunately\, the monks\, endowed with wisdom\, prepared their own food and replaced her impure offerings. \nLiving in the palace\, Lady Chi failed to cherish her blessings and ignored the law of karma. Engaging in acts that led to negative cycles of rebirth\, she passed away at the age of 30. Due to her wrathful and venomous nature\, she was reborn as a python after death. \nSeveral months later\, Emperor Wu was startled by rustling sounds outside his bedchamber. He discovered a massive python coiled on the palace steps. Terrified\, the emperor was further shocked when the python spoke\, saying\, “Do not be alarmed\, my lord. I am Lady Chi\, fallen from grace. Due to my disbelief in Buddhism and misconduct in life\, I have descended into the animal realm. I now suffer hunger\, pain from venomous insects on my scales\, and endless torment. Out of our past bond as husband and wife\, I implore you to show mercy and deliver me from this suffering. If freed\, I vow to repay your kindness.” \nEmperor Wu\, overwhelmed by fear and sorrow\, sought guidance from Chan Master Zhigong. The emperor asked\, “Why has Lady Chi fallen to the state of a python?” Master Zhigong replied\, “She lacked faith in Buddhism\, was jealous of others\, disrespected the Three Jewels\, and failed to cultivate virtue. She viewed the palace as a paradise\, enjoying blessings without creating merits\, disregarding karma\, and fearing no retribution.” \nThe emperor inquired\, “How can I liberate her?” Master Zhigong responded\, “To liberate her\, you must sincerely repent\, host grand offerings\, invite esteemed monks\, establish a sacred venue\, and proclaim the Dharma. You\, Your Majesty\, must personally bow\, recite scriptures\, and confess sins.” \nFollowing these instructions\, Emperor Wu commissioned Master Zhigong and others to draft a repentance text in 30 volumes based on Buddhist scriptures and principles. After the rituals of repentance and prostration were completed\, a radiant celestial being appeared before Emperor Wu\, expressing gratitude: “Through the power of the Buddha\, I have been freed from the python’s form and will ascend to the heavens. I have come to offer my thanks.” \nThis repentance text\, initiated by Emperor Wu and effective in liberating Lady Chi\, has been revered for generations. It is credited with transforming countless beings and is known as the Precious Repentance (Bao Chan). It is believed to eliminate disasters\, remove sins\, and bring blessings. Named The Compassionate Dharma Field Repentance by Maitreya Bodhisattva in a dream\, the text was later condensed into ten volumes. Due to its origins with Emperor Wu\, it is also called The Liang Emperor’s Repentance Text. \nKnown as the most extensive repentance text in Chinese Buddhist history\, it is honored as the “King of Repentance Texts.” Buddhist practitioners commonly use it for disaster prevention and the liberation of deceased souls\, making it one of the longest-practiced repentance rituals in Chinese Buddhism. Its comprehensive content integrates the teachings of Mahayana sutras and the names of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. \nHaving evolved over more than a millennium\, The Liang Emperor’s Repentance Text is suitable for both monastics and laypeople. Repentance teaches us to cleanse our hearts in the waters of the Dharma. The practice purifies the mind stained by sins and encourages proactive acceptance of karma with responsibility. This form of repentance cultivates compassion\, inspiring the practitioner to benefit all beings and walk the Bodhisattva Path. The practice combines scripture recitation and prostration\, engaging body\, speech\, and mind in the purest way. \nYou are sincerely invited to join the Liang Emperor’s Repentance Ritual to pray for the liberation of ancestors\, repentance of karmic debts\, and the accumulation of merit and wisdom. As one of the most revered repentance texts in Buddhism\, The Liang Emperor’s Repentance Text aids beings in eradicating karmic obstacles\, resolving enmities\, and enhancing blessings. It is also a prayer for world peace and the happiness of all sentient beings. \nJoin us at the serene and dignified Mahayana Temple Retreat\, where we will gather to receive the Buddha’s compassion\, cultivate merit\, and strengthen our connections with one another. \nFor more information\, please contact us at info@mahayana.us or visit our website.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/liang-emperors-repentance-dharma-assembly%ef%bc%88temple-retreat%ef%bc%89
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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SUMMARY:Ullambana Festival Ceremony (City Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Ullambana Festival Ceremony\nDate: September 5 (Friday) – September 6 (Saturday)\, 2025Location: Mahayana Temple (City Campus)133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY 10002 \nWe sincerely invite you to join the Ullambana Festival Ceremony at Mahayana Temple\, a sacred event dedicated to honoring and liberating ancestors and all sentient beings. Rooted in the profound compassion of Maudgalyayana’s filial piety\, the Ullambana Festival emphasizes gratitude\, remembrance\, and the power of collective merit through Buddhist practice. \nThrough chanting\, offering\, and sincere repentance\, we seek to generate blessings for the living and liberation for the departed. Let us come together in compassion to cultivate merit and wisdom\, and to dedicate this goodness to our ancestors\, parents\, and all beings in need. \nThe Origins of the Ullambana Festival\nThe Ullambana Festival\, known as the Ghost Festival in Chinese Buddhism\, originates from the story of Maudgalyayana (also known as Mahāmaudgalyāyana)\, one of the Buddha’s foremost disciples renowned for his supernatural powers. After attaining enlightenment\, Maudgalyayana sought to repay the kindness of his deceased mother. Using his clairvoyant abilities\, he discovered that she had been reborn in the realm of hungry ghosts (preta) and was suffering immensely. He attempted to offer her food\, but it transformed into flames upon reaching her mouth.​ \nDistressed\, Maudgalyayana approached the Buddha for guidance. The Buddha explained that individual efforts were insufficient to alleviate his mother’s suffering. He advised Maudgalyayana to make offerings to the monastic community on the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month\, coinciding with the end of the monks’ summer retreat. By doing so\, the collective merit generated would liberate his mother from her torment. Maudgalyayana followed this instruction\, and his mother was released from the realm of hungry ghosts. \nThis event established the Ullambana Festival as a time for Buddhists to honor their ancestors and perform acts of generosity\, particularly towards the monastic community\, to transfer merit to deceased relatives and all sentient beings. The festival embodies themes of filial piety\, compassion\, and the transformative power of collective merit. \nOverview of Ullambana Festival Customs\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ullambana Festival is typically celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month\, though in regions like Guangdong and Hong Kong\, it may occur on the 14th.\n\n\nKey customs include offering sacrifices\, burning joss paper\, releasing river lanterns\, and conducting rituals.\n\n\nThe festival emphasizes filial piety\, honoring ancestors\, and appeasing spirits\, with variations across regions.\n\n\n\n\nTiming and Significance\n\nThe Ullambana Festival\, also known as the Ghost Festival\, is a significant traditional event usually observed on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month. In parts of southern China\, such as Guangdong\, Hong Kong\, and Macau\, celebrations may take place on the 14th (Ullambana Festival). Rooted in Buddhist and Taoist traditions\, it focuses on commemorating ancestors and ensuring the well-being of wandering spirits\, reflecting deep cultural values of respect for family.\nMain Customs\nDuring the festival\, various activities are performed to honor the deceased and pacify spirits:\n\n\n\n\nOffering Sacrifices: Families prepare food\, incense\, candles\, and paper money\, either placed on altars or burned to provide for ancestors.\n\n\nBurning Joss Paper: Especially in Hong Kong and Macau\, burning joss paper or “street clothes” is common from the 1st to the 14th of the seventh month to benefit wandering spirits (Ullambana Festival).\n\n\nReleasing River Lanterns: Small lanterns are set afloat on rivers to guide spirits or bring good fortune\, a practice particularly popular in southern China (Ghost Festival).\n\n\nRituals and Ceremonies: Buddhist chanting or Taoist rites are conducted to appease spirits and ensure peace for the living.\n\n\n\n\nRegional and Cultural Variations\nCustoms vary by region\, showcasing China’s cultural diversity:\n\n\n\n\nIn northern China\, the festival is strictly observed on the 15th\, while southern areas like Guangdong may celebrate a day earlier.\n\n\nUrban areas focus on burning paper offerings and releasing lanterns\, whereas rural regions may include roadside sacrifices or communal rituals.\n\n\nRecognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in China\, the festival highlights its enduring importance (Ghost Festival).\n\n\n\n\nThese practices underscore the festival’s role in fostering familial bonds and spiritual harmony\, with adaptations reflecting local traditions.\nFor more information\, please email: info@mahayana.usVisit our website: https://en.mahayana.us
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/ullambana-festival-ceremony
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SUMMARY:Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Birthday Dharma Assembly（Temple Retreat）
DESCRIPTION:  \nKṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Birthday Dharma Assembly \n\nDate: September 21\, 2025 (Sunday\, Lunar July 29th)\nLocation: Mahayana Temple Retreat\n710 Ira Vail Rd\, Leeds\, NY 12451\n\nWe warmly invite you to join the Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Birthday Dharma Assembly to honor his great vow and boundless compassion. Known for his profound vow\, “If hell is not empty\, I shall not attain Buddhahood\,” Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva is revered for his dedication to liberating sentient beings from suffering and guiding them toward enlightenment. During this sacred assembly\, we will chant sutras\, make offerings\, and dedicate merit\, expressing gratitude and devotion to the Bodhisattva while praying for peace and liberation for all beings. \nThe Significance of the Dharma Assembly\nKṣitigarbha Bodhisattva’s Birthday is a profound opportunity to accumulate merit and cultivate virtue. Through the recitation of the Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Sutra\, participants can purify their minds\, dedicate merit to their ancestors and departed loved ones\, and pray for their liberation and rebirth in the Pure Land. It is also a chance to generate blessings for the living\, wishing all beings peace\, happiness\, and freedom from suffering. \nJoin us at Mahayana Temple Retreat to immerse yourself in this solemn ceremony\, cultivate wisdom and compassion\, and experience the radiant vow and kindness of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva. \nFor more information\, please contact us at info@mahayana.us or visit our website.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/k%e1%b9%a3itigarbha-bodhisattva-birthday-dharma-assembly%ef%bc%88temple-retreat%ef%bc%89
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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SUMMARY:Chongyang Dharma Assembly（Temple Retreat）
DESCRIPTION:Chongyang Dharma Assembly \n\nDate: October 29\, 2025 (Wednesday\, Lunar September 9th)\nLocation: Mahayana Temple Retreat\n710 Ira Vail Rd\, Leeds\, NY 12451\n\nWe warmly invite you to join the solemn Chongyang Dharma Assembly to pray for the liberation of all sentient beings from suffering and to cultivate wisdom and blessings. The Chongyang Festival is a meaningful occasion to honor parental love\, express gratitude\, and pray for health and well-being. It is also a special opportunity to practice compassion and filial piety. On this day\, through Buddhist practice\, we express our gratitude to parents and elders while extending our aspirations to benefit all beings\, bringing harmony and peace to the world. \nThe Spirit of the Chongyang Festival in Buddhism\nBuddhism emphasizes “compassion as the foundation and filial piety as the root.” Filial piety is not only about repaying the kindness of one’s parents but also extends to caring for and liberating all sentient beings. The Chongyang Festival\, as a time to reflect on life\, reminds us to cherish our present opportunities\, cultivate virtue\, and sow seeds of goodness for ourselves and others. Through chanting and bowing to the Buddha\, we pray for the liberation of departed loved ones\, the health and well-being of elders\, and dedicate merit to all beings for their peace and liberation. \nYou are warmly welcome to join us at Mahayana Temple Retreat\, where we will gather in a serene and sacred setting to practice together\, share the joy of Dharma\, and pray for world peace and the happiness of all beings! \nFor more information\, please contact us at info@mahayana.us or visit our website.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/chongyang-dharma-assembly%ef%bc%88temple-retreat%ef%bc%89
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahayana Temple":MAILTO:info@mahayana.us
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260612T230628
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SUMMARY:Guan Yin Dharma Assembly · Lunar September 19 （City Campus）
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\n\nLunar February 19 (March 18\, 2025\, Tuesday)\nLunar June 19 (July 13\, 2025\, Sunday)\nLunar September 19 (November 8\, 2025\, Saturday)\n\n\nLocation: Mahayana Temple City Campus\n133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY 10002\n\nGuan Yin Bodhisattva is one of the most revered figures in Chinese Buddhism. The three Guan Yin Dharma Assemblies each year commemorate the Bodhisattva’s birth\, ordination\, and enlightenment. These events symbolize the emergence of wisdom and compassion in the world\, guiding sentient beings from ignorance to liberation. \nThe Origins of Guan Yin’s Three Holy Days\nLunar February 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Birthday\nThis marks the day when Guan Yin descended into the human world\, symbolizing the Bodhisattva’s great compassion to aid all sentient beings. According to the Great Compassion Dharani Sutra\, Guan Yin was already enlightened as a Buddha named “Righteous Dharma Bright Tathagata” in immeasurable eons past. Out of compassion\, Guan Yin took the form of a Bodhisattva to guide beings to liberation. Many devotees observe this day by practicing vegetarianism and attending Dharma assemblies\, a tradition known as “Guan Yin Fast.” \nLunar June 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Day\nThis day celebrates the Bodhisattva’s attainment of Buddhahood\, becoming the “Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteshvara.” According to The Sutra of the Buddha’s Garland of Jewels (Bhadrakalpika Sutra)\, Guan Yin was once a prince named Bu Xun who renounced his royal life to cultivate the path of liberation. In Chinese folklore\, the story of Princess Miao Shan\, who sacrificed her hands and eyes to save her father\, is also connected to this day. These tales remind devotees of Guan Yin’s boundless compassion and resolve to save all beings. \nLunar September 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Ordination Day\nThis day signifies Guan Yin’s renunciation and entry into monastic life\, taking the first step on the Bodhisattva path to relieve sentient beings from suffering. The Bhadrakalpika Sutra records that Prince Bu Xun vowed before the Buddha of Jeweled Treasures to practice the Bodhisattva path and offer refuge to all beings. \nThe Significance of Participating in the Guan Yin Dharma Assembly\nThe Guan Yin Dharma Assembly is a time to honor the Bodhisattva’s virtues and align with her compassionate vows. Through chanting\, offering lamps\, and making prayers\, devotees can connect with Guan Yin’s boundless wisdom and compassion. The assembly is an opportunity to pray for peace\, prosperity\, and the liberation of all beings. \nFor more information\, please contact us at info@mahayana.us or visit our website.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guan-yin-dharma-assembly-%c2%b7-lunar-september-19-%ef%bc%88city-campus%ef%bc%89
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260612T230628
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SUMMARY:Guan Yin Dharma Assembly · Lunar September 19 （Temple Retreat）
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\n\nLunar February 19 (March 18\, 2025\, Tuesday)\nLunar June 19 (July 13\, 2025\, Sunday)\nLunar September 19 (November 8\, 2025\, Saturday)\n\n\nLocation: Mahayana Temple Retreat\n710 Ira Vail Rd\, Leeds\, NY 12451\n\nGuan Yin Bodhisattva is one of the most revered figures in Chinese Buddhism. The three Guan Yin Dharma Assemblies each year commemorate the Bodhisattva’s birth\, ordination\, and enlightenment. These events symbolize the emergence of wisdom and compassion in the world\, guiding sentient beings from ignorance to liberation. \nThe Origins of Guan Yin’s Three Holy Days\nLunar February 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Birthday\nThis marks the day when Guan Yin descended into the human world\, symbolizing the Bodhisattva’s great compassion to aid all sentient beings. According to the Great Compassion Dharani Sutra\, Guan Yin was already enlightened as a Buddha named “Righteous Dharma Bright Tathagata” in immeasurable eons past. Out of compassion\, Guan Yin took the form of a Bodhisattva to guide beings to liberation. Many devotees observe this day by practicing vegetarianism and attending Dharma assemblies\, a tradition known as “Guan Yin Fast.” \nLunar June 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Day\nThis day celebrates the Bodhisattva’s attainment of Buddhahood\, becoming the “Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteshvara.” According to The Sutra of the Buddha’s Garland of Jewels (Bhadrakalpika Sutra)\, Guan Yin was once a prince named Bu Xun who renounced his royal life to cultivate the path of liberation. In Chinese folklore\, the story of Princess Miao Shan\, who sacrificed her hands and eyes to save her father\, is also connected to this day. These tales remind devotees of Guan Yin’s boundless compassion and resolve to save all beings. \nLunar September 19: Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Ordination Day\nThis day signifies Guan Yin’s renunciation and entry into monastic life\, taking the first step on the Bodhisattva path to relieve sentient beings from suffering. The Bhadrakalpika Sutra records that Prince Bu Xun vowed before the Buddha of Jeweled Treasures to practice the Bodhisattva path and offer refuge to all beings. \nThe Significance of Participating in the Guan Yin Dharma Assembly\nThe Guan Yin Dharma Assembly is a time to honor the Bodhisattva’s virtues and align with her compassionate vows. Through chanting\, offering lamps\, and making prayers\, devotees can connect with Guan Yin’s boundless wisdom and compassion. The assembly is an opportunity to pray for peace\, prosperity\, and the liberation of all beings. \nFor more information\, please contact us at info@mahayana.us or visit our website.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/guan-yin-dharma-assembly-%c2%b7-lunar-september-19-%ef%bc%88temple-retreat%ef%bc%89
LOCATION:Mahayana Temple\, 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dongzhi Winter Solstice
DESCRIPTION:Dongzhi Ritual \n\nDate: December 21 (Sunday) – December 22 (Monday)\, 2025\nLocation: Mahayana Temple City Campus\nAddress: 133 Canal Street\, New York\, NY 10002\n\nDongzhi is a traditional Chinese holiday occurring during the Winter Solstice to pay respects to deceased ancestors. The Mahayana Temple invites you to join us in our two-day Dongzhi ritual. Worshippers will gather with monastics to chant the Ksitigarbha Sutra and pray for their ancestors. As stated in Chapter 7 of the Ksitigarbha Sutra\, reciting the sutra with a sincere heart of gratitude will generate seven parts of merit; one of these merit parts goes to the ancestor\, and six go to the praying descendant. In addition to paying respects to the deceased\, worshippers can also dedicate gratitude toward living loved ones through this ceremony.
URL:https://en.mahayana.us/event/dongzhi-winter-solstice
CATEGORIES:Dharma Service
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