“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 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.