2024.05.23 Today's Vassa Retreat

On May 23rd, the sixteenth day of the fourth lunar month, we started Vassa Retreat this year.

After the morning session in the main hall, the Sangha dressed in their robes and holding their ritual implements, gathered solemnly to listen to the senior monk leading the ceremony of paying homage to the Buddha. Under her guidance, the Sangha earnestly performed the observance, praying for the compassionate blessings of all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to diligently pursue their spiritual path without demonic obstructions over the next ninety-day retreat. 

They sincerely beseeched Wei Tuo Bodhisattva for protection, to shield them from inner demons to be calmed and external obstacles to be quietly dissipated. After the homage, the Sangha stepped forward to participate in the retreat ceremony. With the ceremony concluded, all joined hands in prayer, dedicating the merit of their practice.

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