Buddhists Gather Worldwide for Buddha-Stipulated Day of Releasing Lives, Honoring Compassion for All Beings
In a world reeling from the catastrophes of 2024, including unprecedented natural disasters and escalating conflicts that have deepened global suffering, Buddhists worldwide gathered on October 29 to honor the Buddha-Stipulated Day of Releasing Lives. This observance, initiated in 2009 by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, symbolizes a profound commitment to compassion and liberation. Following a significant Buddhist event, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III designated this day as one for the compassionate release of captive lives, a practice that has since spread globally.
Echoes of Compassion: Insights from the Blessing and Peace Dharma Assembly at the Holy Miracles Temple
In times of widespread catastrophe and suffering, the spirit of compassion inherent in Buddhism reminds us of the urgent need to extend blessings to all sentient beings. The Blessing and Peace Dharma Assembly held at the Holy Miracles Temple in Pasadena, CA, on October 13, 2024, served as a response to the overwhelming challenges facing our world today.
The Birthday of Dipankara Buddha Honored in Pasadena
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, a gathering was held at the Holy Miracles Temple, Pasadena, CA, to honor the Holy Birthday of Namo Ancient Buddha Dipankara. The event, organized by the World Buddhism Association Headquarters (WBAH), Holy Miracles Temple, and Sanger Mission, took place in the Grand Hall of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Honoring the Holy Birthday of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III in 2024 – With the Publication of Sutras and Praying for World Peace and Prosperity
On June 14th and 15th, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium in Glendale, Los Angeles County, the World Buddhism Association Headquarters, Holy Miracles Temple, Hua Zang Si Temple, Benevolence Temple, and Sanger Mission jointly organized a two-day Dharma Assembly.
The Venerable Tsemang’s Speech at the 2024 Dharma Ceremony in Honor of the Holy Birthday of Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III
The Venerable Tsemang: “…Today, Buddhist disciples from all over the world have once again gathered here to commemorate the Holy Birthday and infinite merit of Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III. We want to express our gratitude to Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III for bringing to humanity His magnificent, unprecedented, and unsurpassed Buddha Dharma and accomplishment in the Five Vidyas. I will summarize the questions that some of you have raised recently and share my personal thoughts for your reference…”
In Commemoration of the Holy Birthday of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, Dharma Assembly Unites Buddhists in Pasadena
To honor the Holy Birthday of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, Buddhists and local residents converged at the Holy Miracles Temple in Pasadena, California, for the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Dharma Assembly. Held on March 17, 2024, within the Sakyamuni Buddha Hall, this event was a collaborative effort between the World Buddhism Association Headquarters, Holy Miracles Temple, and Sanger Mission.
Holy Miracles Temple: A Beacon of Compassion and Generosity during Lunar New Year Celebrations
As the world eagerly awaited the dawn of the Lunar New Year, steeped in tradition and cultural significance, the World Buddhism Association Headquarters and the Holy Miracles Temple shine brightly as symbols of compassion and community service. Amidst the festivities marking the commencement of the Lunar New Year on February 10th, 2024, the temple embarked on a noble endeavor titled “Charitable Act to Benefit Our Community Together: 2024 Food and Goods Drive.”