Grand Celebration of the Birth of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche#
(World News) The World Buddhist Headquarters, Seokgat Temple, Huazang Temple, Charity Temple, and Shengge Lecture Hall jointly hosted the grand celebration of the birth of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche at the City Hall in Glendale, Los Angeles County.
Over a thousand Buddhists and laypeople from various states in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other countries and regions attended.
The ceremony began with the ringing of bells and drums, and the chanting of the mantra of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche by thousands of people. Three holy beings, including the Director of the Office of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, presented the newly published "Complete Collection of Sutras" Volumes Four "Teachings in the East," Five "Journey to Taiwan," and Six "Journey to the United States" on the scripture table and offered them before the Buddha. This is the re-publication of the teachings of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche after last year's "Complete Collection of Sutras" ceremony.
The holy beings presenting the "Complete Collection of Sutras" of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche
In recent years, centers for listening to teachings and practicing the Dharma have been established worldwide, leading the public to listen to the teachings of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche. Using the teachings of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche as the fundamental guide for learning and practicing Buddhism, the Office of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche has organized many high monks and great virtuous ones to transcribe the teachings of the Buddha into written form. Through extensive editing, proofreading, typesetting, and printing work, the current Buddhist scriptures have been published. With the transmission of the teachings of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, the public can deepen their understanding of the Buddha's teachings through listening to the Dharma, reaching profound insights into the scriptures and gaining immense benefits.
After the successful completion of the ceremony, the holy beings from the World Buddhist Headquarters descended from the Dharma platform and sprinkled blessed water on the attendees, blessing them to dispel disasters and obstacles, and to bring good fortune and health.
At the event, attendees were able to purchase the newly published scriptures of the "Complete Collection of Sutras." Everyone eagerly read and studied them, expressing their intention to not only learn themselves but also to share the teachings with others, allowing the profound meaning of the teachings of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche to be deeply rooted in their hearts and integrated into their daily practice, making everyone a morally upright and kind-hearted individual.