Events | Guang Huan Mi Zong

A Life Changing Health Dharma Class

A Life-changing Class

A celebration for the Five World Buddhas Temple’s second anniversary was held by Guang Huan Mi Zong on June 28, 2012. The Buddhist temple is home to five golden Buddha statues and many Buddha tapestries. Hundreds of people coming from across the country and from around the world have attended the Health Dharma classes held in this temple in the past two years.

Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi delivered a speech to mark the special occasion, “This temple represents peace, health and harmony for all, and serves as a place to let people understand Buddhist teachings and Chinese culture.”

Following the celebration was a 3-day Health Dharma class taught by the Holy Master. Through learning the unique meditation techniques of the Health Dharma, many students found their energy level had dramatically increased, and attained a lot of positive insights into their lives.

Holy Ziguang Shang Shi encouraged all the students to do more good deeds, by sharing with others how they are benefited from practicing Guang Huan Mi Zong Health Dharma, they can gain merits and help to better the world.

Roger Sohn from San Francisco, brought 10 family members and friends to make the trip across the country for the Dharma class. He said, “The teaching that we receive, is really precious and rare, and you can only get it directly from the Master here. If a person is able to somehow get the opportunity and actually make it down here, what you get out of it is really amazing. It’s really incredible.”

“To me it was life-changing.” He was very happy that his families and friend were able to experience positive change in their lives.

Roger’s wife Tiffany wrote in her letter to Holy Ziguang Shang Shi, “Thank you so much for your teachings these past few days. I enjoyed every minute of it and will cherish it forever. I am so grateful to see such a big change in my husband, Roger.”

Tiffany’s sister Theresa wrote, “I highly respect you for what you’re trying to accomplish in this world. Not many people would/has the strength and conviction to do what you’re doing.”

Amanda Elsheshai, Tiffany’s good friend, who did not sleep well in the past, slept very well during the 3-day class. She wrote in her thank you letter, “I am searching for the additional strength, focus, and validation; I believe learning from you and receiving the light from you will help me get through it.”

Crystal felt her eye problem was relieved and became more positive; several other young Chinese Americans also wrote down their gratitude for becoming more focused, relaxed, and energetic in their thank you cards to the Holy Master.

Everyone completed the class with great joy and gratitude, and the hope of coming back for the advanced class in September.

By Cassandra

Duanwu Festival

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Duan Wu Jie, which literally means Double Fifth Festival, is a Chinese festival celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month based on Chinese calendar. Duanwu is celebrated to commemorate the life of poet Qu Yuan, who was both a scholar and a public official born into the royal Chu clan. Qu Yuan (339BC-278BC) regarded as one of the greatest Chinese cultural icons that ever lived, he was the first author in China to have his name associated with his verse. Qu’s unique style of verse (sao), broke traditional four character verse by adopting verses or varying length. His works are known as the Chu-ci or Songs of the South.

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Legend has it that Qu Yuan suffered with depression after being slandered by corrupt public officials and went into exile. Anxiety and depression coupled with the military capture of his country’s capital, caused Qu Yuan, to commit ritual suicide by holding a large rock and wading into the Miluo River in protest. According to folklore, people threw rice into the river to keep the fish and evil spirits away from Qu Yuan’s body. Qu Yuan’s spirit appeared to his friends and asked them to wrap the rice in silk packages to ward off the dragon.

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These rice packages became the traditional food known as zongzi. During Duanwu, people will prepare and eat rice dumpling (zongzi) made of sticky rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. It is often stuffed with meat and vegetable fillings.

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Duanwu is also often called Dragon Boat Festival since Chinese communities in many countries hold Dragon Boat races in spirit of Duanwu celebration.

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On June 23rd the members of Guang Huan Mi Zong, led by Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi celebrated Duan Wu with members of the community of Amsterdam, NY, with a speech from the Holy Master, singing, dancing, performances, and zongzi.

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By Jerry Skrocki

Guang Huan Mi Zong Health Dharma Class June 8 – 10

Guang Huan Mi Zong will hold another health class from June 8th to 10th in Amsterdam, New York, teaching people the Maha Meditation Health Dharma – a special meditation technique for improving health within three days.

The founder of Guang Huan Mi Zong, Holy Ziguang Shang Shi wishes to teach people the Health Dharma, so that everyone can have better health and adapting to the rapid-changing world. This Dharma that has been kept secret for thousands of years is a form of supreme yoga that channels the energy from Buddha light into human body, and can quickly improve human genes to prevent or even eliminate most diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and hypertension. It is unique and practical. Devoted practitioners can experience advanced spiritual development, change their karma, develop their virtues and ultimately enter the bliss of Heaven on Earth. This secret Dharma is the hope for all human beings and all nations to overcome disasters and achieve peace and health.

Many people have come from places around the world to the Five World Buddhas Temple of Guang Huan Mi Zong to make a pilgrimage or to attend the Health Dharma class. Their effects of practice are significant and they all gave very good comments.

“I met Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi in Hong Kong in March. He really is the best teacher, Buddhist Master, I’ve ever met, although I’ve been learning from many venerable Buddhist monks or masters in different places. The Dharma practice is unique, and has surpassed any other types of practices I’ve learned before. ” said Mr. Cheung, general manager of a prominent company in Hong Kong, also a Qigong and Buddhist meditation practitioner for years.

In the Health Dharma class held on May 6, Alice from San Francisco shared her experience during the practice: “I saw the energy from the universe channeling directly into my body, through the mantra Holy Ziguang Shang Shi taught us. It was so powerful that I was totally energized throughout the day afterwards. The learning process was amazing and beyond my expectation.” She said she came to the Temple for the 3-month retreat.

The tuition for the Health Class is $300 for 3 days, however school students and teachers can attend free of charge. A complementary high tech bio-scan body check will be available for all attendees.

By Cassandra

Ceremony of Culture, Friendship and Love

The Western Shrine of Guang Huan Mi Zong hosted a spectacular birthday celebration for Sakyamuni Buddha on May 28, 2012, which is the most significant day for Buddhists in the year and widely celebrated across the world.

The ceremony was held in the Five World Buddhas Temple in Amsterdam, NY, which enshrines five golden Buddha statues who represent the five Buddhas who rule the five Buddha Worlds and serves as a place of worship and venue for rituals and events.

“Celebrating Sakyamuni Buddha’s birthday is to commemorate this great Awakened One who brought the hope of liberation from suffering for all beings.” Holy Ziguang Shang Shi, founder of Guang Huan Mi Zong, which developed a unique Dharma practice through the direct lineage of Sakyamuni Buddha, delivered his speech on a magnificent altar. “The ceremony also reflects our purpose, to build a bridge between eastern and western cultures. We hope to let the easterners and westerners understand each other’s decency, friendship and wisdom. We all share a common philosophy – peace, health and harmony.”

The guests and Buddhist Preachers in yellow robes and red robes joined their palms sincerely and, following Holy Ziguang Shang Shi, bathed the infant Buddha statue. This ritual symbolized purifying body and soul and dedicating one’s heart to the Buddha.

Wonderful performances lasted for around one hour. On the stage in front of the Buddha statues, an exquisite Buddhist dance, the “Thousand-arm Goddess of Mercy Dance” dazzled the guests, with exotic golden costumes and beautiful, well-choreographed movements. The audience was deeply impressed by the fusion of eastern and western cultural performances such as Chinese folk songs, opera, ballet, Tai Chi and Kung fu.

Some also expressed their heartfelt thanks on the stage.

“I want to show my gratitude to the Buddha’s representative here today – Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi for going through so many challenges and obstructions, to come to America and for showing us the Buddha and his light, and the meaning of the Buddha and his essence.” said Joshua Rosenstein, a Western disciple of Holy Ziguang Shang Shi, currently a reservist in the United States Marines. He successfully completed the tough training in boot camp and overcame many physical and mental difficulties, which would not have been possible for him without learning the powerful Dharma meditation practice taught by the Holy Master.

“My wife and I have been practicing every day; I feel really good about it.” said Ken Dingee, who learned Guang Huan Mi Zong Health Dharma in September 2010, and has been practicing daily ever since. He appeared 10 year younger compared to the time before he started his practice.

Bill Knott, a student of Holy Ziguang Shang Shi since Christmas in 2010, wrote in his thank you letter: “America, the West in general needs the great teaching/practices of the East to counter balance our material culture…I would like to learn from the Master, gain wisdom, better health, and more enlightenment.” He brought his wife and three young daughters to the event. They were delighted with the ceremony and looked forward to coming back again to learn the Health Dharma.

All the guests enjoyed delicious Chinese and American snacks after the performances, and were totally satisfied with the celebration.
They wrote down their comments and gratitude:

“It was a wonderful ceremony.”
“I was happy my children could experience a culture that is very different than their own.”
“There’s so much talent in the Chinese culture. I would like to get involved more.”
“Indeed everyone smiles in the same language.”
“Practical religion; Love, peace and harmony practiced”
“Thank you for sharing your beautiful faith and culture with our community.”

The celebration successfully ended in a great joy. Many guests are very interested in learning Guang Huan Mi Zong Health Dharma; the next class will be scheduled shortly.

By Cassandra

Free Health Dharma Class for College Students

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Guang Huan Mi Zong will hold a new meditation class from May 26 to 28 in Upstate New York, teaching people the Health Dharma – a special meditation technique for improving health, developing inner peace, and reaching supernatural states of concentration and insight.

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Many people have come from places around the world like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and New York City to the Buddhist temple of Guang Huan Mi Zong to make a pilgrimage, or to attend the Health Dharma class, or take a 3-month retreat for spiritual practice.

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In the Health Dharma class held on May 6, Alice from San Francisco, shared her experience during the practice: “I saw the energy from the universe channeling directly into my body, through the mantra Holy Ziguang Shang Shi taught us. It was so powerful that I was totally energized throughout the day afterwards. The learning process was amazing and beyond my expectation.” She said she came to the Temple for the 3-month retreat.

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An introductory class for this special meditation practice will be held on May 26 through the 28. The class fee is $300, however college students can attend free of charge.

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By Cassandra

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