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Why should we take refuge in the Three Treasures?

Taking refuge is an official ceremony marking one's commitment to become a Buddhist disciple. After taking refuge, one becomes a Buddhist practitioner, and is a disciple of the Three Treasures (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha). One ...
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Benefits of Making Ten Offerings to the Buddha

Offering incense By offering different kinds of incense or sandalwood, we wish that all sentient beings will receive the pure fragrance of precept observance, and eliminate all their afflictions and defiled habits. Offering flowers ...
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The Benefits of Reciting the Sutra of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

The Great Vow Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is one of the four major Bodhisattvas. His compassionate vow profoundly affects not only the living, but also the departed. All merits accrued from reciting the sutras will be transferred ...
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Ullambana Offering Ceremony

Praising the Sangha THE BRIGHT LIGHTS IN A WORLD OF DARKNESS THE GREATEST FIELD OF BLESSINGS With our utmost sincerity, we make this offering to all members of the Sangha treasure worldwide. In ...
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