One-Day Practice at Linh An Pagoda

On the birthday of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Linh An Temple (Taiwan) held One-Day Practice on April 15th, 2023 under the witness of Vietnamese monks and nuns, who are currently studying in Taiwan, including delegates, Junior Ven. Thich Nhuan Phap, Junior Ven. Thich Quang Thong, Junior Ven. Thich Duc Tin; Nun Thich Nu Dieu Thien, Thich Nu Tri Thuong, Thich Nu Van Nghia, Thich Nu Dam Phuc, Thich Nu Tue Anh, Thich Nu Dam Thien and many Vietnamese Buddhists who are currently living, working and studying in Taiwan.

In the morning, all practitioners gathered at the main hall to chant the Sutra of Lotus Flower, chapter of Universal Door, recite Her names, and offer a meal to the Buddha.

At lunchtime, Buddhists prepared vegetarian dishes with hometown flavor to have together.

In the early afternoon, the mass respectfully welcomes venerable monks and nuns into the main hall to demonstrate and attend the Dharma conversation with the theme "Learning to the listening merit of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara".  In lecturers’ preaching, the monks and nuns have clearly explained to Buddhists the meaning of the names and vows of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. In addition, Lecturers also answered a lot of questions from new Buddhists on their way to learning Buddhism, transforming suffering and pain often encountered in life, which helps people find a hopeful path and have peace and happiness.

Before the end of practice day, all practitioners recited the sutra giving food to lonely spirits in accordance with Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara vows, spreading compassion in the Dharma Realm to visible and invisible sentient beings gaining benefit.

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