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The Thousand-Armed Guan-Yin Bodhisattva Bestowed Nectar; the Power of Hurricane Isaac Was Greatly Weakened; Relief Also Came to Ease the Severe Drought Plaguing the United States

By | October 15, 2012
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On August 26, the International Buddhism Sangha Association (IBSA) held the Greatly Compassionate Thousand-Armed Guan-Yin Bodhisattva Grand Mandala Dharma Assembly in accordance with the orthodox rituals of Buddhism at Hua Zang Si, a temple in San Francisco. This was the first time this type of dharma assembly was held in the United States of America.… Read More: The Thousand-Armed Guan-Yin Bodhisattva Bestowed Nectar; the Power of Hurricane… »

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addresses Burmese Community in Los Angeles

By | October 2, 2012
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Report from Bhikkhu Gunaratana: Today I had the good fortune of being able to hear this extraordinary lady, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, address the Burmese community here in Los Angeles,CA. This event was held at the LA convention center where over 2,000 people were in attendance. Daw Suu, as she is lovingly referred too… Read More: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi addresses Burmese Community in Los… »

Greatly Compassionate Thousand-Armed Guan-Yin Bodhisattva Grand Mandala Dharma Assembly Prayer Notice-Hong Kong

By | September 7, 2012
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Thousand-Arm Kuan Yin Bodhisattva at Hua Zang Si, San Francisco

The International Buddhism Sangha Association always upholds the teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha and H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. The purpose of the Association is to benefit all sentient beings with great compassion and selfless devotion, and to enhance the welfare of all beings. Numerous misfortunes worldwide have caused countless loss of life and property, and… Read More: Greatly Compassionate Thousand-Armed Guan-Yin Bodhisattva Grand Mandala Dharma Assembly Prayer… »

Wiser Ball

By | September 1, 2012
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Wiser Ball game

Students from the Xuanfa Institute met in Southern California to learn and play Wiser Ball.They also played a Wiser Ball Team from the Fresno Mission of Hua Zang Si at the Institute

2012- John R. Carroll, USA

By | June 30, 2012
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Another miracle happened in June of 2012 that demonstrates the power and beauty of the Buddha-dharma. One of my students from Philadelphia, “Anandamayi” Nancy Santana, lost her only son, John Carroll  when he was accidentally shot in the head by a friend. They were recording a music-video on gun violence at the friend’s house and… Read More: 2012- John R. Carroll, USA »

Hundreds Pray for Horseshoe Crabs

By | June 19, 2012
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Slaughter Beach, Delaware: More than 250 Buddhists recently gathered on a windy Slaughter Beach to bless horseshoe crabs in the midst of crab-mating season in the Delaware Bay. Glenn Gauvry organized the fourth annual blessing of the crabs. He is also the founder of Dover-based Ecological Research & Development Group for the conservation of the world’s… Read More: Hundreds Pray for Horseshoe Crabs »

The International Art Museum of America Opens Featuring Works of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

By | October 15, 2011
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Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco on 1025 Market Street near Sixth Street, The International American Art Museum is a permanent, non-profit museum open to the public. The Museum’s goal is to utilize the exhibition forum to pass on works of art that have achieved the most exquisite beauty and preciousness in the… Read More: The International Art Museum of America Opens Featuring Works of… »

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Recognition

By | September 2, 2011
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Certain evil people have slandered H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III as having conferred upon Himself the status of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III thus turning some Buddhist practitioners toward evil. In order to protect the wisdom roots of these practitioners, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III made a most solemn vow: If those recognitions, corroborations, and… Read More: H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Recognition »