ABLS　2024 秋季法會通啟（Autumn Dharma Service Notice）

美國華嚴蓮社 2024 秋季法會通啟

ABLS Autumn Dharma Service Notice

【觀音菩薩出家紀念法會】

本社謹訂於西元2024年10月20日，慶祝觀音菩薩出家，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，佛前獻供祈福。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。

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、《Happiness in Huayan Sutra》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 (Guanyin) Bodhisattva’s Renunciation Day Dharma Service”

ABLS will celebrate Avalokitesvara (Guanyin) Bodhisattva’s Renunciation Day on October 20th, 2024 (Sunday). Starting at 9 AM, there will be the Liturgy of Guanyin Bodhisattva, with the assembly chanting 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. Starting again at 1:30 PM, participants will chant the Cundī Sutra, Cundī Mantra, followed by Eighty-Eight Buddha Repentance, and Meng Shan Food Bestowal Ceremony.

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, Happiness in Huayan 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.