The 3rd Three-Jewel Refuge Ceremony - 2024

Good men and believing women over the country returned to Hoang Phap pagoda to attend the 3rd Three-Jewel Refuge Ceremony on Nov. 24th, 2024 (Oct. 23rd, Year of the Dragon).

Taking refuge in the Three Jewels is extremely important, marking the time a person officially becomes a Buddhist. From now, all attendees have entered a Dharma house, getting a good spiritual path for their life. Therefore, the Refuge Ceremony was held very seriously and took place all day.

 

All participants learn the right demeanor when coming to the pagoda at lecture halls in the morning, such as the manner of clasping their hands, greeting, prostrating, etc.,....these are very necessary and important rules, because not everyone also has conditions to learn these rules. Next, Junior Thich Tam Truong explained thoroughly the purpose, meaning of Three Refuge and Five precepts, the necessary knowledge to become a Buddhist.

 

The ceremony officially took place under the witness of the pagoda Sangha in the afternoon.  From beginningless eons drifting in six realms, covered by ignorance, no one avoids making mistakes and sinful things; therefore, each of us should recognize our mistakes and vow not to repeat them. On this occasion, the Master created conditions for the disciples to repent and help purify three karmas before entering the sacred moment, officially becoming a Buddhist. On behalf of pagoda monks, Most Thich Chan Tinh transferred Three refuge and Five Precepts for all attendees. Next, he had some instruction, and encouragement words to new Buddhists.

 

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