Spring Avatamsaka Sutra Recitation and Cultivation Dharma Service for Ching Ming
Ching Ming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) is a traditional Chinese Memorial Day to commemorate the deceased family members and friends. Accordingly, ABLS will hold the “Spring Avatamsaka Sutra Recitation and Cultivation Dharma Service for Ching Ming”. In the post-pandemic era, the 2024 Ching Ming Dharma Service will remain as a One-Month Intensive Practice (please refer to the attached timetable for details), commencing from 3/10/2024 and concluding on 4/7/2024 (the last day will feature the Dedication of Merits and the Burning of Name Plates). Please contact our office for more detailed information.
Every Sunday (9:00 – 15:30), all are cordially invited to join us inside the Buddha Hall without the need for prior appointments. For those planning to stay for the afternoon service, we offer a complimentary lunch. Please bring your lunch box and utensils.
Additionally, from Tuesday to Saturday (9:30 – 16:00), visitors are welcome to come inside the Buddha Hall on their own. Morning and Evening Liturgy are open for participation by appointment from Monday to Saturday.
Please note that Lectures such as Expounding the Lotus Sutra, Introduction to the Vimalakīrti Sutracontinue to be hosted on ZOOM, as before.
For those wish to make offerings to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, support the temple, make light offerings, or set up blessing plates for the living or the deceased, feel free to register in person or call the office (408-942-0874) during our regular hours (9:30 – 16:00 Tuesday to Sunday). Alternatively, you can send your requests by mail, email at info@huayenusa.org ,or reach out to us through our official website at https://www.huayenusa.org/contact-us. We will be glad to be of further assistance.
Avalokitesvara (Guanyin) Bodhisattva’s Birthday Celebration Dharma Service
On March 24th, 2024 (Sunday), ABLS will observe the Birthday of Avalokitesvara (Guanyin) Bodhisattva. The celebration will commence at 9 AM with the Liturgy of Guanyin Bodhisattva, where the assembly will recite the Avalokiteshvara Mantra (incantation), Heart Sutra, Universal Gate Sutra. Following this, Master Tian He, the Abbess, will provide an insightful introduction to the practice of Guan Yin Dharma. The Food Offering Ceremony will be conducted at noon. Resuming at 1:30 PM, participants will engage in the chanting of the Cundī Sutra, Cundī Mantra, followed by Eighty-Eight Buddha Repentance, and Meng Shan Food Bestowal Ceremony (offering food for the deceased).
Bathing the Buddha Celebration Dharma Service
On May 12th, 2024 (Sunday), ABLS will host a gathering to celebrate Shakyamuni Buddha’s birthday. Starting at 9 AM, there will be the Shurangama Mantra (incantation) Chanting and the Liturgy of Shakyamuni Buddha. Abbess Tian He will then offer an insightful introduction to Shakyamuni Buddha’s practice and aspirations. The Food Offering Ceremony is scheduled for noon. Resuming at 1:30 PM, the assembly will engage in the chanting of the Aspiration of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra and Avatamsaka Syllabary. For evening recitation, there will be Eighty-Eight Buddha Repentance, Meng Shan Food Bestowal Ceremonyand dedication of merits to all.
