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Chinese New Year (Eve) at Hsi Lai temple

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Today Ian and I headed out to Hsi Lai temple for Chinese New Year. We go just about every year and always enjoy it.

 

On the steps of temple.

On the steps of temple.

 

The main shrine, beautifully decorated.The main shrine, beautifully decorated.

 

Making a wish for the New YearMaking a wish for the New Year.

 

Year of the DragonYear of the Dragon

 

Heavenly Blessings and Protection - Venerable Master Hsing YunHeavenly Blessings and Protection – Venerable Master Hsing Yun (me standing next to a blessing from Master)

 

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva on DragonAvalokitesvara Bodhisattva on Dragon

Venerable Hsin Ting and IanVenerable Hsin Ting and Ian.  We were very fortunate to see Venerable while he is visiting from Fo Guang Shan.

Here is a link to the full set of pictures: “2012 – Jan 22 – Chinese New Year at Hsi Lai“

Happy New Year!

 

A new year…

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I am not going to make any ‘new year resolutions’ as we enter 2011. I can only remind myself that in life, we must resolve to do good in every moment, and be thankful.

Thankful for those around us, and the experiences we have. Thankful.

And I think of these words from Master Dogen;

There is a simple way
To become a buddha:
When you refrain
From unwholesome actions,
… Are not attached
To birth or death,
And are compassionate
Toward all sentient beings;
Respectful to seniors
And kind to juniors;
Not excluding or
Desiring anything,
With no designing
Thoughts or worries,
You will be called a buddha.
Do not seek anything else.

– Dogen (1200 –1253)

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…joining palms