In commemoration of the upcoming Holy Birthday of Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III, the World Buddhism Association Headquarters, Holy Miracles Temple, Hua Zang Si, Benevolence Temple, and the Sanger Mission are jointly organizing a Dharma Assembly Respectfully Honoring the Holy Birthday of Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III, to be held on June 27 and 28, 2026 at 10 a.m., in the Glendale Civic Auditorium.
During the 15-day Lunar New Year celebration characterized by familial reunions and time-honored rituals, Holy Miracles Temple in Pasadena and Jen Chen Buddhism Sanger Mission organized the charity campaign “Charitable Acts to Benefit Our Community Together.” This long-running initiative partners the temple with local non-profit organizations to promote and distribute the donation of goods, bringing warmth and hope to those in need.
![Lunar New Year: San Francisco’s Hua Zang Si Temple Welcomes the Year of the Horse [San Francisco Post]](http://www.wbahq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lunar-New-Year-San-Franciscos-Hua-Zang-Si-Temple-Welcomes-the-Year-of-the-Horse-1-900x500.jpg)
As the world ushered in the Year of the Horse, San Francisco’s Hua Zang Si Temple marked the Lunar New Year with a three-day Chinese New Year Blessing Dharma Assembly, held February 17–19. The Dharma Assembly coincided with the beginning of the Lunar New Year on February 17 and honored the enduring cultural and spiritual traditions cherished by Asian communities worldwide.
2/17/2026 3 PM Prayer Ceremony
2/17 – 2/21 10:30 AM – 5 PM Pay respects and make offering to the Buddhas
3/3/2026 10 AM Chanting the Chapter of Universal Gateway of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara in the Lotus Sutra
In January, Buddhist communities worldwide observed H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Day, commemorating the occasion through ceremonies, acts of service, and educational programs. The observance reflected teachings that emphasize cultivation, moral integrity, and compassion, offering participants a chance to express reverence through meaningful action while fostering harmony within their communities.
© 2026 · World Buddhism Association Headquarters