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.
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.

