Past Events – Upcoming Events
Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony 5/10/20
Join us Online for Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony at Chuang Yen Monastery: To Welcome the Arrival of the Buddha into Our World This year, because of the stay-at-home orders, Chuang Yen Monastery did not host a public Buddha’s Birthday ceremony. But
The Challenges of Lockdown: Living Together, Living Alone
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Mantra recitation in this time of crisis
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Namo Kuan Yin Pu Sa ) The Chinese name Guanyin (Kuan Yin) is short for Guanshiyin, which means “[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World.” Guanyin is the most widely beloved Buddhist Bodhisattva .
Responsibly Facing the Pandemic
By Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi Just a month ago, when I left New York for California, the coronavirus was considered a problem that the Chinese would have to grapple with in Hubei province. Today it has reached every continent and has
Celebrate Chinese New Year
[siteorigin_widget][/siteorigin_widget] Chinese New Year Ceremony May this announcement bring your whole family much peace and harmony. The parking tickets are sold out! We invite you to visit us on Sunday January 26th Information for JAN. 25th Saturday 10 am
Interfaith Prayer for World Peace 01/01/20
Interfaith Prayer for World Peace 宗教聯合祈禱會 We are pleased to invite you to attend “The New Year’s Interfaith Prayer for World Peace on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020 (Wednesday). Starting at 10:00 am in the Great Buddha Hall of
2019_Buddhist Summer Camp(6/29-7/3)
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Kuan-Yin Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Ceremony (CYM 7/21/2019)
Dear friends,Chuang Yen Monastery will commemorate the enlightenment of the Bodhisattva Kuan-Yin on July 21, 2019 at the Great Buddha Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00noon. The event for that day includes the chanting of the sutra The Universal Door
QinMing Ceremony 4/7/19 CYM
Tomb-sweeping Ceremony The Sea of Enlightenment arises from the Nature of Emptiness. Samsara flows of Karmic currents. Once one reach the other shore, A boat brings home to the Ultimate Blissful land. The Qing Ming (Tomb-sweeping) Ceremony will be held
Sunday Meditation Program
Follow Chart at left for Moderator and Dates Location: Kuan Yin Hall from 9:00 to 11:20 am please check calendar for each class. This program will be lead by various teachers, each with their own style and knowledge. CYM relies on
Amitabha’s Pure Land Retreat_12/21-28 2019
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