04-5-2023 Wesak Day Celebration <衛塞節庆典>

04-5-2023:
【卫塞节2023】
【Wesak Day 2023】

正信佛友会通过一系列活动庆祝卫塞节，以纪念佛陀的诞生、成道和涅槃。

庆典开始为共修诵念《佛说遗教经》。

接着是举行浴佛仪式，表示净化身和心。在仪式中，参与者轻轻地将水倒在小佛陀像上，同时诵念佛陀圣号。接下来是上供仪式，信徒们向佛陀供奉食物，鲜花、蜡烛和香。

回向功德仪式标志着庆典的结束，参与者将活动中积累的功德回向于众生。这个仪式提醒人们在日常生活中修行善行和积累功德的重要性。

最后，大家一起享用了美味的素食午餐。

【正信佛友会】庆祝卫塞节，以纪念佛陀的诞生、成道和涅槃。

这次庆典看到了许多老朋友、会员、非会员及其家人，包括孩子们的积极参与和出席。看到大家如此踊跃，参与这个吉祥的活动，让人感到欣慰。

Zheng Xin Buddhist Association celebrated Wesak Day on 4th. May, 2023 with a series of events aimed at commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.

The celebration started with the Joint Practice chanting of "The sutra bequeathed by the Buddha" .

The Bathing of Little Buddha ceremony was also held to signify the purification of the body and mind. During the ceremony, participants gently poured water over the statue of the Little Buddha while reciting the Buddha's sacred names. This was followed by an offering ceremony, where devotees offered food, flowers, candles, and incense to the Buddha.

The sharing of merit ceremony marked the conclusion of the celebration, with participants dedicating the merits accumulated during the event to all sentient beings. The ceremony was a reminder of the importance of cultivating good deeds and merits in one's life.

Finally, everyone enjoyed a sumptuous vegetarian lunch together

【Zheng Xin Buddhist Association】 celebrated Wesak Day commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.

The celebration was well-attended by many old friends, members, non-members, and their families, including children. It was heartening to see the turnout and participation in this auspicious event.