Candle Lighting Ritual to commemorate Amitabha’s Buddha at Ling Yin Temple in Taiwan

Lingyin pagoda is a cultivation destination for Vietnamese Buddhists in Taiwan, was extremely happy to welcome venerable monks and nuns to prove, attend One-day retreat and a flower lantern ceremony to commemorate the Birthday of Amitabha Buddha.

The mass practiced one day in a solemn and pure atmosphere, quieting the body, speech, and mind to focus on Buddha's recitation, letting go of false thoughts to cultivate Buddha's teachings, accumulating blessings and wisdom to forward a peaceful and good life.

Chanting the Amitabha Sutra, the mass recited the Buddha's name according to Hoang Phap pagoda’s ritual; then, everyone gathered in the dining room to prepare Vietnamese vegetarian food to offer to the mass at noon. In the afternoon is the flower lantern ceremony to offer the Buddha; the candle transmission, its meaning, the preaching of BuddhaDharma, the quiet meditation, the offering of candles ... all are solemnly held by the Organizers, so that the mass can have pure sacred moments in the peace, mindfulness of reciting Buddha names.

The retreat ended fully in the joy of all participants.

The mass divided the items offering into small gifts for the homeless at Taipei Train Station (台北車站) and Guan Ai Chijia Orphanage Center (關愛之家).

Respectfully pay our gratitude for all the offerings, contributions, and assistance of the mass so that the Buddhist affairs can be fully accomplished; We sincerely pray the Three Jewels always bless everyone with peace and diligence.