08/10/2024

Xiangyun Temple Lianghuang Dharma Assembly: Buddha Light Association Offering

Reported by Human Society reporter Zhiding

On August 10, Xiangyun Temple in Austin entered the third day of the Lianghuang Precious Repentance Ceremony. Today, the ceremonies included Volume Seven (Food Offerings), Volume Eight (Precious Offerings), and Volume Nine (Jewel Offerings). At the end of the midday offering, the International Buddhist Association Austin, under the supervision of Xu Xiuqin, presented offerings to the Dharma Venerables. We extend our gratitude to Venerable Yongning from the Denver Temple and Venerable Jue Miao from the Central America Temple for their support.

Since today is the weekend, more devotees used their holiday to come and pay respects to the Buddha, participate in repentance rituals, and listen to Dharma teachings. The grand event also attracted many out-of-town devotees, including Sister Lin Le Ping from San Antonio, who drove alone to participate devoutly and actively served as a volunteer. Sisters Zheng An and Yu Tianqing from Houston expressed that the Lianghuang Dharma Assembly held at Xiangyun Temple is very solemn and exceptional, offering repentance to eliminate disasters and benefiting both the living and the deceased. Venerable Yongjia advised everyone to replace the beings of the Six Realms in worshiping the Buddha, removing various obstacles. She taught the audience to be constantly aware of impermanence and understand the true meaning of Dharma offerings, cherishing the limited life we have and truly realizing the teachings of Buddhism in our daily lives!