To welcome the 32nd anniversary of Bodhi Meditation and the commemoration of Guanyin Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Day, on Sunday morning, July 30th, we gathered at the Bodhi Meditation Center in Los Angeles to joyously celebrate this special day, offering our most sincere gratitude.
We make light offerings to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. We present ceremonial scarves and flowers to express our gratitude to Grandmaster JinBodhi and Guanyin Bodhisattva. We pray that the blessings and goodness we receive will be passed down through generations, spreading the seeds of compassion continuously in the world.
Next, amidst sincere chanting, we receive auspicious blessings, bathed in the compassionate light of the Buddha, resonate with the Buddha’s blessing energy. In this moment, feeling the baptism of great energy, we are so joyful, mentally and physically purified, at ease and peaceful, our hearts filled with gratitude. Each individual receive a complimentary Guanyin Bodhisattva auspicious card and a blessed bead.
As the Dharma assembly comes to a successful conclusion, we gather to celebrate the birthdays of those born in the month of July. Longevity peaches with the character “壽” (meaning “longevity”) printed on them have been thoughtfully prepared as a gift for everyone. After the assembly, we joyfully partake in longevity noodles, cake, and the longevity peaches.
May all fellow practitioners and friends who have come to participate in this celebratory event be blessed by Buddha, filled with the joy of the dharma, and blessed with auspiciousness and well-bing!