ABLS　2024 夏季法會通啟（Summer Dharma Service Notice）

美國華嚴蓮社 2024 夏季法會通啟

ABLS Summer Dharma Service Notice

【觀音菩薩成道紀念法會】

本蓮社謹訂於西元2024年7月21日，慶祝觀音菩薩成道，啟建紀念法會一永日。是日上午九時，普佛祝聖，誦持〈大悲神咒〉、〈心經〉、〈普門品〉，並由住持天何法師宣講觀音法門要義。午時，佛前大供。下午一時半，準提經咒行法共修。晚課，禮拜〈八十八佛大懺悔文〉，加持〈蒙山施食〉迴向。

【盂蘭盆孝親報恩梁皇法會】

後疫情時期，本蓮社「2024 盂蘭盆孝親報恩梁皇法會」仍維持一個月精進修持的方案（詳見日程表），自國曆2024年8月4日起至 2024年9月1日止（2024年9月1日圓滿日：總迴向＆化牌位），詳情請洽 “華嚴蓮社事務處” 辦理。

華嚴蓮社週日共修會 (9:00 – 15:30) ，普羅大眾均可進入大殿，參與共修，無需事先預約。午供後將繼續參加下午共修會的信眾，可在齋堂用餐，請自備餐具。

每週二至週六 (8:30 – 16:00) ，大眾均可進入大殿，禮佛祭祀。日常參加早晚課共修迴向，無需預約名額不限。

國際華嚴研究中心 (ICAS) 開設之佛法課程及系列講座，如：《法華經》講座、《維摩詰經》導讀等，仍維持 Zoom 線上授課。

如有相關供養三寶、護持道場、燃燈供佛、消災祈福或超度亡靈等佛事需求，請於日常辦公時段 (週二至週日 9:30 – 16:00) 來寺登記，或電洽蓮社事務處辦理 (408-942-0874)；或者，請以郵寄信件、電子郵件 info@huayenusa.org ，官網聯繫 https://www.huayenusa.org/contact-us 等方式，我們都將誠摯地為您服務。

“Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Day Dharma Service”

On Sunday, July 21st, 2024, ABLS will observe Avalokitesvara (Guanyin) Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Day. The celebration will begin at 9 AM with the Liturgy of Guanyin Bodhisattva,during which 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. At noon, the Food Offering Ceremony will be conducted. The afternoon session will resume at 1:30 PM, where participants will engage in chanting the Cundī Sutra and Cundī Mantra, followed by Eighty-Eight Buddha Repentance, and Meng Shan Food Bestowal Ceremony  (offering food for the deceased).

“Ullambana Celebration Dharma Service”

In the post-pandemic era, the 2024 Ullambana Celebration Dharma Service will continue as a One-Month Intensive Practice. This practice will run from August 4th to September 1st, 2024. The final day, September 1st, will include the Dedication of Merits and Burning Name Plates ceremony. Please refer to the attached timetable for details and contact our office for more 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 (8:30 – 16:00), visitors are welcome to come inside the Buddha Hall on their own. Morning and Evening Liturgy are open for participation from Monday to Saturday. 

Please note that Lectures such as Expounding the Lotus Sutra, Introduction to the Vimalakīrti Sutra continue 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.