To celebrate Dharma Day commemorating the
Buddha’s Enlightenment, BLIA Los Angeles, in coordination with Hsi Lai
Temple, conducted Buddhism Workshops for its devotees and members at
January 20, 2002. The workshops included presentations on studying the
sutras and Buddhist writings, as well as reflections on reading the Merit
Times. An English workshop was also organized for English-speaking
devotees to share their insights and thoughts on the Dharma. Among the
topics covered were the Four Noble Truths, Buddhism and therapy, the joy
of translating the Platform Sutra, Buddhism Pure and Simple… In
keeping with the tradition of Chinese monasteries, the temple also
served “la-pa” porridge throughout the day. Everyone shared in the
Dharma joy and insights.
To celebrate Dharma Day commemorating the
Buddha’s Enlightenment, BLIA Los Angeles, in coordination with Hsi Lai
Temple, conducted Buddhism Workshops for its devotees and members at
January 20, 2002. The workshops included presentations on studying the
sutras and Buddhist writings, as well as reflections on reading the Merit
Times. An English workshop was also organized for English-speaking
devotees to share their insights and thoughts on the Dharma. Among the
topics covered were the Four Noble Truths, Buddhism and therapy, the joy
of translating the Platform Sutra, Buddhism Pure and Simple… In
keeping with the tradition of Chinese monasteries, the temple also
served “la-pa” porridge throughout the day. Everyone shared in the
Dharma joy and insights.