Homage to the Birth of the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche - Sacred Texts Passed Down for the Benefit of Sentient Beings#
The World Buddhist Headquarters, Holy Relics Temple, Huazang Temple, Charity Temple, and Holy Discourse Hall jointly organized a grand ceremony to celebrate the birth of the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche in Glendale, Los Angeles County, on the 14th and 15th of the month.
On that day, over a thousand venerables, masters, Rinpoches, Acharyas, Dharma teachers, and lay practitioners from around the world gathered together to celebrate the auspicious birth of the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche.
The ceremony began with the sound of bells and drums and the chanting of the mantra "Homage to the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche," unveiling a giant statue of the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche at the center of the Dharma platform. Three holy beings, including the Director of the Office of the Third Dzogchen Rinpoche, presented the newly published "Collected Works of the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche" volumes four, five, and six, followed by offering of khatas before the Buddha. This marks the reprinting and publication of the sacred texts of the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche after last year's ceremony. With the passing down of the sacred texts of the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche, the public can study the texts alongside listening to the teachings of the Buddha, greatly benefiting from it.
In his address, the Director of the Office of the Third Dzogchen Rinpoche stated that since the founding of Buddhism by Shakyamuni Buddha, the scriptures spoken by the Buddha have led countless disciples to liberation and accomplishment. The Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche, in simple and understandable language for modern people, imparts the essence of the original Buddha Dharma to the world, becoming the fundamental guide for modern and future practitioners.
At the ceremony, attendees were able to purchase the newly published volumes of the "Collected Works of the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche" and expressed their intention to not only study the texts themselves but also to share the teachings of the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche with others, integrating the teachings into their daily practice to become morally upright and kind individuals.
After the successful completion of the ceremony, the holy beings from the World Buddhist Headquarters descended from the Dharma platform to bless the attendees with consecrated water, dispelling obstacles and calamities, ensuring the well-being and auspiciousness of all present, eliciting joyful and satisfied smiles from the crowd.
It is reported that on this auspicious day of the Buddha's birth, Buddhist institutions worldwide are organizing charity events such as releasing animals, protecting life, supporting education, aiding the poor, etc., to commemorate the birth of the Venerable Third Dzogchen Rinpoche and to pray for world peace, the cessation of conflicts, the well-being of the people, longevity, health, and prosperity.
Reported by Lu Xin, Los Angeles