Dharma assembly for worshiping Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara – One-Day Practice at Linh An Pagoda in Taiwan

On the occasion of the achievement anniversary of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Linh An Temple in Taiwan held a One - Day peaceful Retreat on June 19th, year of the Snake (July 13th, 2025).

All practitioners gathered at the main hall to chant the Sutra of Lotus Flower - chapter of Universal Door, and then prepare a lunch to offer to the Buddha altar.

 

The temple solemnly invited Nun Thich Tam Tri - President of the Vietnamese Buddhist Association in Japan, Abbot of Dai An Temple (Saitama - Tokyo) come to the main hall to share Buddhist teachings with the mass in the afternoon. The Nun encouraged Buddhists far from home making efforts to take care of their own living, unite, love and help each other, and maintain a good heart to be at peace in this turbulent life. Remember to return to the temple as often as  to your own home to happily strengthen the connection of compatriots in a foreign land. At the end of the lecture, she gave gifts and took souvenir photos with the attendees.

 

Last, monks and Buddhists went to visit and give gifts, rice, milk, candy to orphans in Van Son area (關愛之家); donate small gifts to the homeless, sleeping overnight at Taipei train station (台北車站).

 

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