Three-Time Recitation Ceremony in Manhattan

The National Defense and Disaster Relief Three-Time Recitation Ceremony in Manhattan, New York, Successfully Held

On January 11, 2024, the team led by Dharma Master Shangwu and Master Xiadao visited the center in Manhattan, New York, and successfully held the National Defense and Disaster Relief Three-Time Recitation Ceremony.

At the ceremony, the sound of chanting filled the air, and all the practitioners came together in unity to pray for world peace, national prosperity, and the happiness of all beings. 

The ceremony attracted over 1,000 devotees from various places, creating a solemn and magnificent atmosphere.

During the ceremony, more than 100 volunteers selflessly contributed, ensuring the smooth running of all activities.

This ceremony was guided by the Chung Hua Huazang Pure Land Buddhist Society and the Huazang Pure Land Buddhist Propagation Foundation. It was organized by the North American Mituo Village, with strong support from numerous Pure Land Buddhist temples and organizations, which collectively facilitated this auspicious Dharma event.

Guiding Units
Chung Hua Huazang Pure Land Buddhist Society
Huazang Pure Land Buddhist Propagation Foundation

Organizing Unit
North American Mituo Village

Co-organizing Units (in no particular order)
Wuliangshou Pure Land Buddhist Society
Hawaii Buddha Pure Land Buddhist Society
Las Vegas Pure Land Buddhist Society
New York Huazang Pure Land Buddhist Society
Washington D.C. Amitabha Meditation Center
Vancouver Ten Directions Sutra Hall (Pure Land Buddhist Society)
East Coast Pure Land Buddhist Society
New York Buddhist Youth Center

Buddhist Lay Association
East Coast Vietnamese Mianliao Community Center (ISACC)
Jingya Buddhist Chanting Pure Land Buddhist Society
New York Buddhist Association Guangji Temple
New Era Food Factory

Supporting Units (in no particular order)
New York Liuhe Pure Land Buddhist Society
North Texas Pure Land Buddhist Society
Buddha Pure Land Buddhist Society

The successful completion of this ceremony would not have been possible without the joint efforts of all the participating units and the public. It is through everyone’s dedication and support that this solemn and magnificent Buddhist event was achieved. May the merit from this event be dedicated to all sentient beings in the Dharma realm, so that we may all share in the joy of the Dharma, practice recitation together, and attain Buddhahood!

The video link for the ceremony is as follows, please watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgXB7Ju3IiY