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On July 28, 2012, Holy Ziguang Shang Shi, came in person to the Goddess of Mercy Temple in New York City, and presided over the grand opening ceremony. The good news caused a sensation in New York. Destined beings have come from all over the world to decorate the new Goddess of Mercy Temple, and waiting outside the temple for the auspicious time of Holy Ziguang Shang Shi’s arrival was an excited crowd.
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All the Gods, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas gave their blessings to the people with affinity. Inside the magnificent temple, wonderful scents filled the air, many beautiful flowers floated down from the sky. A group of Dakinis and Heavenly beings were performing the Vajra Dance, and there were many heavenly voices singing.
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Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin Bodhisattva brought a pair of lively golden lions, dancing with glittering bodies. They respectfully saluted Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi and seemed to be unwilling to leave at the end. Their wonderful performance added a great sense of vitality and joy to the celebration. Laughing and smiling with affection, everyone was filled with joy and elation.
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At an auspicious time, the representative of the Five World Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of Ten Directions, honorable Holy Ziguang Shang Shi consecrated the statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva. Inside the main hall emitting radiant golden light, Guan Yin Bodhisattva was very happy, smiling, and compassionate for all, giving the gift of supreme blessing.
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The Goddess of Mercy Temple consecration was an unforgettable day. compassionate Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi gave blessing to the people with Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s willow nectar and taught them “One Day, Two Practices, Three Chantings Health Dharma”. Holy Master mercifully revealed: “Anyone who learns this method, has the opportunity to receive the right Dharma, has the opportunity to learn Buddhist Dharma; anyone who can practice according to this method, has the opportunity to escape trouble, and enter the bright path leading to happiness and hope. As long as you keep on practicing, you can change your previous karma.” Those destined beings present at the ceremony received the inconceivable, refreshing, relief for their body and mind, the abundant joy of dharma, gave their thanks and showed their gratitude.
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The consecration ceremony of the Goddess of Mercy Temple in New York City, and the presence of the Preachers from the Western Shrine give sentient beings a place to worship Buddha, seek Dharma, listen to Dharma, and cultivate, and give the opportunity to accumulate immeasurable merit. The opening of the Goddess of Mercy Temple in New York City is a brilliant milestone in the history of the development of Guang Huan Mi Zong, which creates significant foundation for the gathering the sons of Buddha in the West.
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