It was a beautiful sunny day and full of joy. Volunteers started early to make preparations with great anticipation.
Our Center Director, an experienced Teacher, opened the blessing ceremony in a solemn atmosphere. First, present incense to All Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, All Heavenly Gods and Grandmaster JinBodhi. Next, light offering. With Dharma offering, transfer of merits. Buddha’s Light shines on parents of light offerers. Health for all relatives. Peace and auspiciousness. Parents from seven previous lives and the deceased reach the Land of Purity with Buddha’s guidance. Away from suffering and reach happiness. Forever away from the Wheel of Reincarnation.
With Teacher’s guidance, practitioners chanted Earth Store Bodhisattva Heart Mantra with sincerity, filial piety and compassion. The solemn sound of the heart mantra flows into us and reaches the sky. The sky and earth are moved and our hearts too.
Followed with Grandmaster’s teaching and everyone listened to it joyfully. With compassion, Grandmaster explained the story behind Ullambana Festival and the meaning of filial piety. The love and all that parents provide us is vast like Mount Sumeru. Filial Piety and respect for teachers is part of “Ten Thousand Good Deeds and Ten Thousand Merits” and is the foundation to Buddhahood. Filial Piety is #1 among “One Hundred Good Deeds”. Maudgalyayana (one of Buddha’s disciples) saw his mom suffering in hell with his divine eye. He could not bear to see her suffer and ask for Buddha’s help. He followed Buddha’s advice to do offerings in ten directions and transferred the merits to his mom so she would be liberated. Therefore, July on the Lunar Calendar is also known as Filial Piety Month. The time to accumulate merits for parents and relatives so they stay away from calamities. Pray for their blessing. With Buddha’s power, it is also the best time to help parents from 7 previous lifetimes and the deceased. Shine in the Light of Buddha. Towards the Land of Purity.
After the completion of the program, The Teacher leads healers to provide energy healing. Energy Healing is one of the Three Treasures of Bodhi Meditation. It has helped thousands to alleviate discomfort in the past few decades. Lift confusion. Bring relaxation. Stress reduction. It has benefited numerous practitioners to attain health for body and mind. It is a treasure for all.
Also, the center prepared 5-color string bracelets and 5-grain rice (blessed by Grandmaster) for everyone.
The event came to a close full of gratitude and joy. Everyone at Boston Bodhi would like to wish you health and happiness. All wishes come true. Peace and Happiness for your family. Thank you for joining us!
Boston Bodhi Meditation Center