修置佛像 Upkeep of Buddha Images and Statues Amount 数额:$10 The ceremony of making offering

The ceremony of making offering to heaven

往生牌位，也俗称莲位，用于超度往生者。法会期间，立牌位者为历代祖先、往生父母亲友、婴灵等立牌愿其同享法会功德。超度祖不但愿祖先离苦得乐的助缘，而且也利益阳上子孙。

deceased parents and love ones

供天，或斋天，缘起于智者大师依《金光明经》而创的《金光明忏法》。佛弟子以尊敬心感恩善神护法，方便学佛。 《金光明经》记载诸天发愿护持奉行佛法、辅助有德的人、佑护念诵与书写此经者。供天除了感恩诸天，也有祈福、劝善的意义。其功德包括成就福德、增长善根智慧、无碍辩才、诸天佑护等。 道场在供天的日子也不限。本林通常于农历正月初九，药师佛诞，及阿弥陀佛诞举行斋天仪式。

and those whom we have caused sufferings are our karmic debtors

修置佛像 Upkeep of Buddha Images and Statues Amount 数额:$10 The ceremony of making offeringThe history of creation of Buddha images originates from King Udayana around AD 150. Solemn images of Buddha will entice Bodhicitta of sentient beings, and increase their faith in Buddhism. Buddha images also serve as self reflection throughout the journey of attaining enlightenment. Your donation will go towards the creation, upkeep and propagation of Buddha images and statutes.