Under the guidance of Venerable Most Thich Minh Thanh - Abbot of Thang Nghiem Monastery, the monks and nuns of the Sangha respectfully brought three Dharma Treasures of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha, including the Manjushri's Sword, Dharma Seal, and Emperor's Crown (the spiritual animals of the Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha), to the Main Shrine for worship.
The Venerable Thang Nghiem Monastery conducts a ceremonial offering to request the Dharma treasures of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha
The Sangha carried three precious treasures (Manjushri's Sword, Dharma Seal, and the Emperor's Crown) from the Inner Sanctuary to the Central Sanctuary to be enshrined in the Main Shrine
Afterward, the Sangha performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha Pavilion. The Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha Statue at Dai Tung Lam Hoa Sen Temple will enlighten and protect the spirits that rest here and inspire all sentient beings to cultivate their virtues and achieve the ultimate happiness in the Pure Land.
Venerable Monk Thich Minh Thanh, Abbot of Thang Nghiem Monastery, and Mr. Le Phuoc Vu, the founder of Dai Tung Lam Hoa Sen Pagoda, along with the monks and nuns, perform the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha Pavilion.
Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha with vast wisdom and compassionate heart always regards sentient beings as present parents and future Buddhas, therefore, He vows that until all sentient beings have transcended suffering, no one is in pain or difficulty, and all attain the path of Buddha, only then will He be at ease to attain the state of Nirvana.
"Earth" represents the Bodhisattva's altruistic aspiration, while "Store" symbolizes the Bodhisattva's supreme wisdom. Since ancient times, Bodhisattva Ksitigarb has mastered the three secret stores of the Buddha and accumulated an immeasurable amount of merits and virtues. His treasures are like a precious gem, full of the most valuable treasures, which can aid and rescue the destitute. Bodhisattva Ksitigarb has made a solemn vow to help all sentient beings in the past, present, and future. He has accumulated boundless merits and wonders that are beyond imagination. He has been recognized as the Bodhisattva of great vows, and his merits and virtues are immeasurable and boundless.The Great Ceremony of Bodhisattva's Birthday and the Great Ceremony of Offering Prayers for Victims of the Covid-19 pandemic, organized by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Da Huoai District, Lam Dong Province, would take place continuously for 5 days from August 24th to 28th (Lunar July 27th, 28th, and 29th and August 1st and 2nd, the Year of the Tiger) at Dai Tung Lam Hoa Sen Pagoda (National Highway 20, Damri Town, Da Huoai District, Lam Dong Province).
Here are some pictures taken during the ceremony on August 26th, 2022:
