2026年11月14日 14 November 2026
親愛的護法善信與朋友們 Dear devotees & friends,
我們謹向所有參與並護持為期四天「壽生功德法會」的十方善信致以最誠摯的謝意，此次法會旨在為現生者祈福納祥。看到僧團、義工與信眾們不辭辛勞地無私奉獻，令我們深為感動；正是大家的齊心協力，才使這場法會如此難忘且殊勝圓滿。我們已銘記大家的寶貴意見，並將在未來持續精進，力求做得更好。
We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in and supported our 4-day Shou Sheng Gong De Dharma Assembly, which focused on bestowing blessings upon the living. We are truly moved by the tireless dedication of our Sangha, volunteers, and devotees, whose collective efforts made this ceremony both memorable and deeply auspicious. We have taken note of your valuable feedback and will continue to strive to do even better next time.
漢傳大乘佛教中的冬至
在漢傳大乘佛教中，「冬至」是一個深具意義的節日，它將中華傳統文化的敬祖追思與佛教的修行實踐融為一體。佛教徒將冬至「陰極陽生、光明漸長」的節氣轉換，視為覺悟的智慧與慈悲破除無明黑暗的象徵。
由於冬至向來是闔家團圓、慎終追遠的日子，在2026年12月20日（星期日／農曆丙午年十一月十二），本寺將虔誠禮拜「延生普佛」，藉此祈福法會為親眷祈願延年益壽、吉祥安康，並迴向祈願世界和平、風調雨順、六時吉祥、合家平安。
冬至同時也標誌著邁向新一年農曆節氣的過渡，信眾可藉此時節反思過去、培養感恩之心，並為來年祈求平安順遂、諸障消除。值此殊勝因緣，誠邀十方善信更新長年供燈與安奉太歲祈福，以功德與護佑照亮前程，歡喜迎接即將到來的丁未（火羊）農曆新年。（詳情請參閱本寺2026年冬至法會海報。）
Winter Solstice in Buddhism
In Chinese Mahayana Buddhism, the Winter Solstice (Dongzhi) is a deeply meaningful occasion that harmonizes traditional Chinese cultural reverence with Buddhist spiritual practice. Buddhists interpret this seasonal shift—from the darkness of yin to the returning light of yang—as a symbol of awakening wisdom and compassion dispelling the darkness of ignorance.
As Dongzhi (Winter Solstice) is traditionally a time for family unity and honouring ancestors, our Monastery will be holding the Yansheng Pufo (延生普佛) on Sunday, 20 December 2026 - a prayer service dedicated to longevity and auspicious blessings for loved ones. Through this service, merits are dedicated towards world peace, favourable weather, auspiciousness at all times, and peace and safety for every household.
As the Dongzhi (Winter Solstice) also marks the cosmological transition toward the coming lunar year, devotees may take this time to reflect on the past, cultivate gratitude, and seek blessings for a peaceful and obstacle-free year ahead. During this auspicious occasion, devotees are warmly invited to renew their year-long offering lamps and Tai Sui prayers, illuminating the path forward with merit and protection as they prepare to welcome the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Fire Goat. (Please refer to our 2026 Winter Solstice Ceremony flyer for full details.)
南無阿彌陀佛聖誕法會
阿彌陀佛聖誕祈福法會將於2026年12月25日至27日（農曆丙午年十一月十七至十九）隆重舉行。 阿彌陀佛為西方極樂世界之教主，曾發四十八大願以度化一切眾生，其中尤以「第十八願」最為殊勝重要。經云：
「設我得佛，十方眾生，至心信樂，欲生我國，乃至十念，若不生者，不取正覺。唯除五逆，誹謗正法。」
為恭祝阿彌陀佛聖誕，法會期間將舉辦八關齋戒，並虔誠恭誦及禮拜: 三時繫念、阿彌陀佛懺及佛說無量壽經。
此三部淨土宗主要經典與儀軌，旨在讚揚彌陀慈悲、培養正信正念並累積殊勝功德：
- 三時繫念: 透過分作三時的誦經、念佛與開示，引導現生者與亡靈放下世俗執著，發願求生西方淨土。
- 阿彌陀佛懺：藉由至誠禮拜、讚歎彌陀四十八大願及懺悔往昔惡業，清淨身、口、意三業。
- 無量壽經：宣說阿彌陀佛建立西方極樂世界的四十八大願，啟發信眾深切信心、感恩之心與求生淨土之願。
The Amitabha Buddha’s Birthday Blessing Ceremony
The Amitabha Buddha’s Birthday Blessing Ceremony will be held from 25 to 27 December 2026. Amitabha Buddha is the Buddha of the Pure Land of the Western Paradise. He made 48 great vows to save all sentient beings. The 18th vow is most significant. It says:
“If upon attainment of Buddhahood, all sentient beings in the ten quarters who aspire in sincerity and faith to be reborn in my land, recite my name up to 10 times and fail to be born there, then may I not attain the Perfect Enlightenment. The only exceptions are those who have committed the five great violations and those who have slandered the right Dharma.”
Programme highlights commemorating Amitabha Buddha’s Birthday include an 8-precept retreat, recitation of the Three-Period Mindfulness Recitation ('San Shi Xi Nian' Sutra), Amitabha Repentance Sutra and the Sutra of Immeasurable Life.
These three are among the main Pure Land sutras and liturgical texts recited to honour Amitabha Buddha and cultivate faith, mindfulness, and merit:
- Three-Period Mindfulness Recitation (San Shi Xi Nian):Combines sutra chanting, Buddha-name recitation, and Dharma reflections across three sessions to help both the living and the deceased let go of worldly attachments and aspire for rebirth in the Pure Land.
- Amitabha Repentance (Amituofo Chan):Focuses on sincere bowing, praising Amitabha’s forty-eight great vows, and repenting past unwholesome karma to purify body, speech, and mind.
- The Sutra of Immeasurable Life (Wuliangshou Jing):Recounts the forty-eight vows made by Amitabha Buddha to establish the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, helping devotees deepen their faith, gratitude, and aspiration for rebirth.
願三寶慈光加被，福慧增長，吉祥如意！
May the Merits of the Triple Gems be Always with you, bringing you wisdom, health, and peace!
Yours sincerely.
Upcoming events:
- Sunday Dharma education 佛學教育
- Winter Solstice Day 冬至天- 20 December 2026 (十一月十二日) - Blessings Prayer for living beings 延生普佛
- Amitabha Buddha's Birthday Prayer 南無彌陀聖诞法會
- 8-precept retreat 八関齋戒- 25th December 2026 (十一月十七日)
- Three-Period Mindfulness Recitation ('San Shi Xi Nian' Sutra) 三時繫念 - 27 December 2026 十一月十九日
- Amitabha Repentance Sutra & Sutra of Immeasurable Life 阿彌陀懺悔& 無量壽經 - 27 December 2026 十一月十九日
- Venerable Gu Ru’s birthday prayer 古如法師誕辰 – 3 January 2027十二月初三日
- November 2026 to January 2027 Sunday Prayers Schedule
