![]() ![]() The ceremony was short but worthwhile and meaningful, as the Fo Guang members joined to chant the Dharani of the Medicine Buddha and recite a prayer written by Venerable Master Hsing Yun for protection against disasters. Needless to say, the thoughtful monastics took every step they could to ensure everyone’s safety, while allowing the faithful an opportunity to gain merits and blessings. Precautions were even taken at the parking lot, where cones separated parking spaces in order to ensure physical distancing from the moment people stepped onto temple grounds. The temple compassionately set strict regulations to keep its members safe, such as taking everyone’s temperatures at the gate before entering and requiring people to wash their hands while entering and leaving the temple. On Saturday, September 26, in short one-hour time increments throughout the day, small groups of BLIA members and volunteers gathered responsibly at the temple courtyard donning face masks and maintaining strict social distancing guidelines. While this year, family reunions were hindered by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Hsi Lai Temple invited their faithful Fo Guang Members to “come back” to their spiritual home to receive the Buddha’s blessings. The Mid-Autumn Festival has been celebrated for over 3,000 years in China and is a time-honored tradition that brings families together in reunion to show gratitude. ![]() Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple Members Come Back Home for the Mid-Autumn Festival Blessing Ceremony ![]()
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