At that time the Bodhisattva Guardian of the Earth rose from his seat and said to the Buddha, "World Honored One, if there are those who hear this chapter of Guanshiyin Bodhisattva, who learn about the self-mastery of his deeds and the power of his spiritual penetrations as shown in this Universal Door, you should know that the merit and virtue of such people will not be small."The above excerpt came from chapter 24 of the Lotus Sutra. Containing 28 chapters in total, Lotus Sutra is one of the earlier Mahayana Buddhist texts. Widely regarded as a Buddhism classic of great beauty and power, Lotus Sutra also represents one of the most important and popular texts in the Mahayana tradition, a form of Buddhism predominant in East Asia. Chapter 24, titled Universal Door, focuses on the spiritual powers and miraculous functions of the inconceivable state of Guanshiying Bodhisattva, the Bodhisattva who Contemplates the Sounds of the World. It is believed that if we recite this chapter in great concentration and sincerity, we can experience this inconceivable and miraculous power ourselves.
Master Jian Dan will lead a five-week dharma assembly, reciting the Universal Door Chapter. In addition to chanting and prostration, Master will give brief dharma talks on this chapter.
Date: Fridays (May 30 – June 27)
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Place: Guan Yin Hall, Jade Buddha Temple
Registration: Contact temple office
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