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In order to promote world peace and human health, facilitate cultural exchange between Eastern and Western countries, and foster friendship among people from different countries, honorable Holy Ziguang Shang Shi led his disciples to build the Goddess of Mercy Temple in Amsterdam, NY.
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This temple is the most magnificent, the most divine and grandest temple in the world for Goddess of Mercy, that is, Guan Yin Bodhisattva in Chinese. It embodies the compassion of Holy Ziguang Shang Shi, and the compassion of the Goddess of Mercy. It fulfills the merit of benefiting all destined beings.
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Goddess of Mercy Temple will be a bridge for the cultural exchange between China and the United States of America. It symbolizes the unification of the world and acts as a significant ferry of compassion for relieving people’s suffering and enlightening their soul. It is a sacred palace for people to listen to the sound of Buddha, to conduct the practice of serenity, and to be freed from afflictions.
In order to celebrate the completion of the Goddess of Mercy Temple, a grand opening ceremony was held in 58 Grove Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010, on July 30, 2010, Goddess of Mercy’s Bodhi Day. Holy Ziguang Shang Shi hosted this solemn grand opening ceremony.
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The Amsterdam Mayor, Ms. Ann Thane, invited by Holy Master, together cut the ribbon for the temple. Holy Master also conducted the Consecration Ritual for the statue of Goddess of Mercy, which is 4 meters’ tall. At the moment when it was unveiled, every attendee was deeply amazed by its beauty and majesty.
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Holy Master presented awards to those who make generous offerings to the Temple in the ceremony. Anyone who contributes to the charity fund will receive blessing from Buddha light, and sow seeds in their field of fortune, and enjoy the Dharma delight.
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