Respected Buddhist Town property owners, members, and friends, greetings to all!

June 17th Holy Heavenly Lake Event

On June 17 we gathered at Holy Heavenly Lake for our annual get-together. This year, we set up a large tent and established panel discussions for everyone to meet, chat, and exchange ideas. By the afternoon, extended tents and seating had to be arranged to accommodate the hundreds of participants. The discussions on stage were captivating, and the audience actively participated in lively interactions. The sharing of experiences in promoting Dharma teachings across various regions, especially the young people from the Canadian Buddhist Institute proactively leading youth in Dharma listening, garnered applause from the entire audience. Our journey has never been solitary; hearts resonate with one another across the globe, feeling a deep sense of shared purpose and camaraderie. It’s like a boat crossing the sea with collective effort, ensuring we all reach our destination together.

A briefing on the overall construction of Buddhist Town showcased the designs for Phase One, including True Dharma Temple, Zheng Xing Garden, Fa Chan Temple, and Macang Yuan. This provided everyone with a clearer understanding of the development history and future plans for Buddhist Town. The construction of Holy Heavenly Lake Buddhist Town aims to establish a grand platform for the True Dharma, fostering mutual support and collaboration. The Cultural Convention theme integrates Buddhist principles into daily life, entertainment and work. We appreciated everyone's contributions to the food, arts and crafts, and fun fair, making it a wonderful day and furthering the creation of a major platform for Buddhist cultural activities to benefit all beings, step by step.

This year’s Wiser-ball tournament was the first to be hosted by the newly formed North American Wiser Association, which includes the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Eight teams from six regions participated in the friendly matches held in the morning. In the afternoon, Wiser-ball referees from the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong exchanged ideas, making it one of the highlights of the event. Each shared experience injects new energy into the future development of Wiser-ball worldwide. Everything is thriving, and we look forward to meeting again!

As night began to fall, beautiful lotus lanterns stood amidst a sea of green lawn, radiating a blue and dazzling light. Countless lotus prayer lanterns floated on the lake, carrying bliss. Welcome home!