Great Compassion Bodhi Association
大悲菩提會
5424 E. Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022-2208 USA
Tel1: 626-203-9402 Tel2: 626-260-3379
In honor and celebration of the day of the arrival of His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III to this Saha world, the MWKY International Institute has scheduled a Fish Release Dharma Assembly for Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Marina del Rey, California to benefit the masses. At such an event, captive fish are released to signify the Buddhist practice of "Liberation of Beings" or "Life Release.”
In relation to this event, the Institute has received the following teachings. Although doing good and practicing selfless acts to liberate living beings and actively participating in philanthropic activities is the least a cultivator, Buddhist, and human being should do, it can only be considered as the most basic of moral acts.
In addition to the recent global misfortune of the economic crisis, natural disasters and pandemics added a strong blow to the financially devastating areas adding insult to injury. The most important in learning Buddhism and cultivating by the teachings of the Buddha is adoption of great compassion as the guiding principle which is predicated by application of loving care, kindness and consideration for the well being of sentient beings. In light of these facts and the many pressures many are suffering, it is in everyone’s best interest to be frugal in travel and accommodation expenses while participating in this event.
For those who will be unable to attend this dharma assembly but want to take part in the humanitarian act, it is encouraged that the event be hosted locally by local dharma centers. Please send pictures of the event with a simple description to the MWKY International Cultural Institute. Upon receipt, all submissions will be presented to great holy practitioners and dharma teachers for blessings. All are welcome to participate. May the merit accumulated from this practice bless you with the accumulation of good fortune and wisdom to reach the perfection of the Buddha.
The ceremony is free; but donations may be contributed for the purchase and release of fish; a contribution of $5 will buy approximately a half-bucket of fish. To reduce confusion, contribution will be accepted upon sign-up and registration at the Institute and participating local dharma centers or after the event at the Institute. Registration is available by phone, letter or fax. There will not be acceptance for on-site contributions. Please register before May 25, 2009 to allow for better accommodation. Bus transportation will be available from the MWKY International Cultural Institute at 707 w. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA to the destination. Because seats are limited, early registration is necessary.
Time:
Saturday June 6, 2009 @ 9:00 am
Event Venue:
13800 Bora Bora Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Registration Deadline:
May 25, 2009 @ MWKY Int'l Cultural Institute or Participating Dharma Centers
Note: Please park on Via Marina because parking is limited on Bora Bora Way. If you are lost, please contact Michael Lin at (310) 985-3045.
Participating dharma centers:
Great Compassion Bodhi Association
5424 E. Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
TEL: (323) 712-3312
FAX: (323) 721-8822
Email: dabeiputi@gmail.com
Xuanfa Institute
11507 East Ashlan Avenue
(send mail to PO Box 272
Attn: Ven. Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche)
Sanger, Ca 93657
FAX: 559-875-3515
email: zhaxiz@gmail.com
HuaZangSi
3134 22nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94110-3219
TEL: (415) 920-9816
FAX: (415) 920-9836
E-mail: info@huazangsi.org
Other participating centers
Event Sponsor:
MWKY Int’l Cultural Institute
707 W. Valley Blvd., Suite 22
Alhambra, CA 91803
TEL: (626) 281-6378
FAX: (626) 281-3243
Email: info@mwkyici.org
1 comments:
Wonderful! I hope I will be there!
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