<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mahayana Pureland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover tranquility, embrace compassion, empower communities.]]></description><link>https://www.mahayana.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:33:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mahayana.co.uk/en/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[                 辞旧迎新 圆年法会]]></title><description><![CDATA[在 2025 岁末年终之际，道场举行了为期两天的圆年法会。大众齐聚一堂， 恭送旧岁牌位恭立2026全年祈福牌位供灯纳福。 法会流程回顾​ 第一天: 烟供与蒙山施食 点灯供佛 2025年度牌位辞岁仪式 第二天: 辞岁普佛 佛前大上供 功德大回向 立2026常年牌位 2025 辞旧迎新 圆年法会 （第一部分） 2025 辞旧迎新 圆年法会 （第二部分） 除了庄严的宗教仪式，我们还安排了温馨的团聚活动： “我们一起动手包饺子，共进团圆饭，热热闹闹地迎接马年的到来。”]]></description><link>https://www.mahayana.co.uk/zh/post/%E8%BE%9E%E6%97%A7%E8%BF%8E%E6%96%B0-%E5%9C%86%E5%B9%B4%E6%B3%95%E4%BC%9A</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b9474ea60332deb225a942</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:35:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb95e_0ca18ee3ffe9485ab6f8b11c90ece902~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mingyanji2001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[          Year-End Dharma Assembly]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; 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 Assembly (Part 1) 2025...]]></description><link>https://www.mahayana.co.uk/post/venerable-miaoyi-and-her-connection-with-the-%C5%9B%C5%ABra%E1%B9%85gama-mantra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d17cc464c8294b3c4dad3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:27:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb95e_0ca18ee3ffe9485ab6f8b11c90ece902~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mingyanji2001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                 药师琉璃光如来圣诞]]></title><description><![CDATA[药师琉璃光如来是东方净琉璃世界的教主，被尊称为“大医王”。他的圣诞纪念日为农历九月三十日（若当月为小月，则为廿九日）。 药师佛曾发下十二大愿，旨在拔除众生苦难、医治百病，并满足众生的一切生活所需。他以无尽的慈悲，治愈众生身心的疾苦，赐予长寿，并医治“生死之疾”，引导众生脱离轮回，走向解脱。 在这个神圣的日子里，修行者通常会举行药师宝忏仪式，通过诵经祈祷、燃灯供佛以及放生等善行，祈愿福慧增长、消灾延寿。 他的名号“琉璃光”象征着他法身的清净——如琉璃般澄澈、通体透明，散发着无边光芒，普照寰宇。 ​ 法会流程回顾 第一天 (11月22日|星期六） 全天：拜《药师忏》 ​​ 第二天 (11月23日|星期日） 上午7:00：八关斋戒 上午9:00：讲解《三皈五戒》 下午14:00： 正受《三皈五戒》 2025 药师琉璃光如来圣诞]]></description><link>https://www.mahayana.co.uk/zh/post/%E8%8D%AF%E5%B8%88%E7%90%89%E7%92%83%E5%85%89%E5%A6%82%E6%9D%A5%E5%9C%A3%E8%AF%9E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b94aac8d7b908c1fc6e033</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:38:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb95e_bd43ec67f349484c978dfe5d38cd990a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mingyanji2001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[       Birthday of Medicine Buddha]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 sacred day,...]]></description><link>https://www.mahayana.co.uk/post/2025-birthday-of-medicine-buddha</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b88386107e0353b7599042</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:33:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb95e_bd43ec67f349484c978dfe5d38cd990a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mingyanji2001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[            释迦牟尼佛圣诞（浴佛节）]]></title><description><![CDATA[一、 浴佛的起源：从悉达多太子降生开始 两千六百多年前，摩耶夫人在蓝毗尼园生下悉达多太子。太子降生即行走七步，一手指天，一手指地宣言： “天上天下，唯我独尊。”  此时天降清净双水沐浴太子身。这不仅预示着佛陀即将在人间成佛，更为迷途众生指引了解脱之道。 二、 浴佛的真义：洗涤烦恼，清净身心 浴佛并非仅是洗涤佛像， 更是寓意为，在浴佛的过程中一心观修 ，以净化我们的身口意。 浴佛时默念： “我今灌沐诸如来，净智庄严功德聚，五浊众生令离垢，同证如来净法身。” 三、 浴佛的九大显著利益 得无为法：  证悟清净智慧。 得精进力：  修行不退转。 得大智慧：  开启觉性。 得大福报：  具转轮王福，受人天富贵。 延绵子孙：  家族兴旺。 无病长寿：  身心健康。 善神拥护：  常遇贵人，诸天守护。 清净国土：  环境优美，社会安宁。 成就佛果：  最终成就无上佛道。 2025 释迦牟尼佛圣诞（浴佛节）]]></description><link>https://www.mahayana.co.uk/zh/post/%E9%87%8A%E8%BF%A6%E7%89%9F%E5%B0%BC%E4%BD%9B%E5%9C%A3%E8%AF%9E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b94bc5bd46e46405ecb24d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 11:46:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb95e_4543255f302e4c9a9585cf50befaa989~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mingyanji2001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[     Birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 tradition of the "Buddha...]]></description><link>https://www.mahayana.co.uk/post/2025-birthday-of-shakyamuni-buddha</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b88a6aea38c468abdd10fc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 21:59:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb95e_4543255f302e4c9a9585cf50befaa989~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mingyanji2001</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>