A collection of shared moments and insights from our recent gatherings. Here, we archive the highlights of our past events to keep the spirit of our practice alive and accessible for everyone.
As 2025 drew to a close, we held a two-day Year-End Dharma Ceremony. Together, we retired the 2025 memorial tablets and established the 2026 year-round blessing plaque, offering candles to welcome a year of peace and prosperity. Ceremony Highlights Day 1: Smoke Offering & Mengshan Ritual Candle Offering Retirement of 2025 Memorial Tablets Day 2: Universal Buddha Ceremony Grand Offering Grand Dedication of Merit Establishment of 2026 Blessing Plaque 2025 Year-End Dharma Assemb
Medicine Buddha, the Lord of the Eastern Pure Land of Lapis Lazuli, is revered as the "Great King of Physicians." His birthday falls on the 30th (or 29th) day of the 9th lunar month. He made Twelve Great Vows to relieve suffering, heal disease, and provide for the needs of all beings. With infinite compassion, he heals physical and mental suffering. He grants longevity and cures the "ailment of birth and death," guiding beings toward liberation from Samsara. On this sacr
1. The Origin: The Birth of Prince Siddhartha Over 2,600 years ago, Queen Maya gave birth to Prince Siddhartha under an Ashoka tree in Lumbini Garden. Upon his birth, the Prince took seven steps and declared: "Above and below heaven, I alone am the World-Honored One." This signified his perfection of practice over countless eons and his impending Buddhahood. Two streams of celestial water cascaded from the heavens to bathe him, a divine event that inspired the annual traditi
