11/27/2024

House Blessing and Family Illumination Ceremony

On November 27, the senior devotee of Xiang Yun Temple, Sister Yan Xiuwen, celebrated the completion of her new house. On the eve of Thanksgiving, she specially invited the Venerable to conduct a house purification and family blessing ceremony, with 15 neighbors and friends attending. Venerable Jue Ji of the temple prayed before the Buddha, wishing Sister Yan and her family happiness and harmony, for the neighbors to live in mutual love and help, and for family and friends to cultivate spiritual connections. She also presented a Heart Sutra scroll as a keepsake.

Sister Yan has been working as a real estate agent for many years. Despite her busy career, she still participates in various temple activities, including offering food to Buddha, helping with translation, temple guides, and guest room management. She actively engages in temple ceremonies and the affairs of the Buddha’s Light International Association. Together with her family, they sincerely support the temple. The new house, located by the beautiful Colorado River, offers wide views and spacious rooms. The hostess is happy to host events at the residence, reflecting the selfless enthusiasm of the Buddhists in protecting the Dharma.