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Honoring Namo Amitabha Buddha’s Holy Birthday: A Dharma Assembly Celebrates Compassion and Wisdom in Pasadena

Pasadena, December 8, 2024 — The Grand Hall of Holy Miracles Temple radiated with reverence and devotion as the World Buddhism Association Headquarters (WBAH), Holy Miracles Temple, and Sanger Mission hosted a Dharma assembly celebrating the Holy Birthday of Namo Amitabha Buddha. The ceremony brought together a large congregation of holy gurus, distinguished monks, and devoted practitioners, united in their homage to the Buddha of infinite compassion and wisdom.

2024-12-16 News, Reports By News Media

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.

2024-11-05 Reports By News Media

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.

2024-10-16 Reports By News Media

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.

2024-09-30 Reports By News Media

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.

2024-06-28 Reports By News Media

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.

2024-03-26 Reports By News Media

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.”

2024-03-12 Reports By News Media

Unveiling the Essence of Ullambana Festival: A Journey Through Tradition and Wisdom

San Francisco’s Hua Zang Si (Temple) hosted a solemn Dharma Assembly on September 10th, 2023, dedicated to paying deep respects to Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva on the occasion of His holy birthday and also celebrating the Ullambana Festival. Under the guidance of Abbess Ruzun Ruohui, the congregation recited the Original Vows of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Sutra to honor this special day. Attendees offered their heartfelt reverence to the Buddhas and prayed for blessings upon all sentient beings from the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

2023-09-22 Reports By News Media

Religious Leaders Hold Assembly to Honor the Birthday of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

To honor the Holy Birthday of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, revered as the Pope of Buddhism, several prominent Buddhist organizations including the World Buddhism Association Headquarters, Holy Miracles Temple, Hua Zang Si, Benevolence Temple, and the Sanger Mission, jointly organized a Grand Dharma Assembly in Glendale, California. The two-day event took place on June 30th and July 1st, 2023, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium and attracted over a thousand Buddhists from around the world.

2023-07-25 Reports By News Media

Releasing Captured Lives and Doing Charity Work to Celebrate H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Day-LA Weekly

It has been nearly three years since the COVID-19 pandemic broke throughout the world. Statistics tell us at least 201 countries and regions across the globe reported confirmed cases, accumulating to more than 620 million cases, over 6 million of which resulted in death. The coronavirus pandemic created chaos in the world order, directly affecting the health of hundreds of millions of people and resulting in fumbled responses early on from some of the world’s best-equipped countries.

2023-01-26 Reports By News Media

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