{"id":2280,"date":"2011-04-23T20:57:40","date_gmt":"2011-04-24T00:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baus.org\/en\/?p=2280"},"modified":"2017-07-07T21:37:37","modified_gmt":"2017-07-08T01:37:37","slug":"buddha-bathing-ceremony-mother-day-garden-party-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baus.org\/en\/buddha-bathing-ceremony-mother-day-garden-party-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Buddha Bathing Ceremony & Mother’s Day Garden Party (2011)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chuang Yen Monastery will hold a Garden Party on Sunday, May 8th, 2011 from\u00a010:30 AM to 4:00 PM to\u00a0celebrate the Buddha’s Birthday & Mother’s Day.\u00a0\u00a0Vegetarian Food Street Fair, Mind Power Counseling Station, Doctors of traditional Chinese medicine for Free Medical Clinic, Buddhist Heritage Exhibition, Kid’s Playground are available.\u00a0\u00a0Watch the various performances, magic show, and more. No registration required.<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a05\/8\/2011\u00a0\u00a010:00AM – 4:00PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0\u00a0Chuang Yen Monastery 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512<\/strong><\/p>\n

Telephone number:\u00a0845-228-4288<\/a> Extension 103<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To celebrate Buddha\u2019s Birthday and congratulate to all the mothers of the world, Chuang Yen Monastery<\/strong>, located in Carmel, NY (an hour drive away from NYC, houses the largest in-door sitting Buddha status on the western hemisphere with oriental architectures & landscapes) will host a Buddha Bathing Ceremony &<\/strong> Garden Party<\/strong> on May 8th<\/sup>, 2011. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The event will start from 10am in the morning and last until 4pm in the afternoon. A group of five noble people will start the prelude of the Buddha Bathing Ceremony. Abbot of Chuang Yen Monastery -Ven. Dhammadipa Fa yao, and the renowned American Buddhism scholar – Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi are cordially invited to direct the ceremony. Wish all the participants have their minds purified and pray for blessing to both the loving mothers and family members.<\/p>\n

In this Mother\u2019s Day Garden Party will include Vegetarian Food Fair for flavorful snacks from different ethnic groups, Orchards Show, Chan\u00a0(Zen) Buddhism Tea ceremony,\u00a0Arts Exhibition, and Floral Arrangement presented by famous Japanese master,\u00a0Mrs. Moriwaki, an instructor from School of\u00a0Sogetsu and other famous floral designers from France and Hong Kong.\u00a0\u00a0Various performances will be arranged in the afternoon. Some Chinese doctor volunteers will offer medical consultation including free pulse taking for health diagnosis.\u00a0\u00a0Wish tree and wish fountain will be set up for visitors. Participants can tie a card with your wishes written on to the wish tree. Blessing lamps will also be available for paying tribute to the Buddha or sending blessing to mothers or deceased relatives.<\/p>\n

You are welcome to participate, and bring the whole families. Best regards to all the mothers from all over the world.<\/p>\n

Transportation:<\/strong><\/p>\n