“Until the hells are empty, I vow not to become a Buddha;
Only After all living beings are saved, will I myself attain Bodhi”
~ Earth Store Bodhisattva
The Qing Ming (Tomb-sweeping) Ceremony will be held by CYM at the Great Buddha Hall on April 1, 2012 from 10:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be chanting “The Sutra of the Past Vows of the Earth Store Bodhisattva” (Chinese) and making offering to the Buddha.
We cordially invite you to pray with us for the benefits of you, your families and the deceased. You can also sponsor vegetarian meals for fellow participants.
Prayer Services (PDF Form)
Qing Ming, which means “clear and bright” in Chinese, is both the fifth term in the traditional lunar calendar and a memorial ceremony for the dead. We invite you to join in this special practice out of gratitude to your ancestors and also for your own benefit.
For Prayer Services, download the form, make the check payable to B.A.U.S., mail the form and check to: 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512. All the donation are tax-deductible, Please note “Qing Ming Ceremony” on the bottom of the check. For more information, please contact (845)228-4288 or cym@baus.org
May you be well and happy.
With loving-kindness,
Chuang Yen Monastery
1/20/2011