Dao Quang Temple Ven. Thich Chanh Niem Ven. Thich Tu Thanh Ven. Thich Trung Sy
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE QUAN ÂM BODHISATTVA STATUE AT ĐẠO QUANG TEMPLE
At Đạo Quang Temple in Garland, Texas, Venerable Chánh Niệm and Venerable Từ Thành recently held a solemn groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a statue of Quan Âm Bodhisattva, approximately 10 meters (33 feet) tall.
The ceremony was attended by Venerable Buddhist monks and nuns, lay Buddhist devotees from near and far, distinguished guests, and local government representatives from the City of Garland, Texas. Among those in attendance was Most Venerable Thích Pháp Nhẫn, Supreme Patriarch of the Theravāda Sangha.
The ceremony took place in a solemn, dignified, and joyful atmosphere. The pleasant, cool weather also contributed to the success of this meaningful Buddhist event.
POEM FOR THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF THE QUAN ÂM BODHISATTVA STATUE
Garland shines beneath skies so clear,
At Đạo Quang, compassion draws near.
A sacred project begins today,
As prayers for peace light up the way.
Guanyin hears the cries of pain,
Her boundless love brings peace again.
Monastics and lay devotees unite,
Their hearts with kindness shining bright.
Ten meters tall, the statue will rise,
A beacon of peace beneath the skies.
May every land know peace and light,
And all beings find joy and insight.
May the True Dharma brightly shine,
With wisdom and compassion divine.
May all beings be freed from pain,
And may the Dharma forever remain.
Finally, on behalf of the Organizing Committee of Đạo Quang Temple, we extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all the Venerable Monks and Nuns, lay Buddhist devotees, and distinguished guests.
We wish all the Venerable Monks and Nuns and everyone present lasting peace and happiness, success in all Buddhist endeavors, and boundless blessings and auspiciousness.
Namo Buddhaya. Namo Dharmaya. Namo Sanghaya.
By Ven. Thich Trung Sỹ
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