Bodhi Meditation Toronto 2019 The Medicine Buddha's Birthday Blessing Ceremony Offering of Flowers
Offering of Flowers to The Medicine Buddha

October 26, 2019 – The Medicine Buddha’s Birthday Celebration is one of the most important celebration events for Bodhi Meditation. On October 26th, hundreds of attendees joined Bodhi Meditation Toronto’s auspicious celebration event. Each attendee is full of joy and gratitude for the blessings that the Great and Compassionate Medicine Buddha has bestowed.

Aligned with the 12 Vows made by the All-Compassionate Medicine Buddha, we wish all guests and their families to be bathed in the compassion and great auspicious energy of The Medicine Buddha, and receive the protection and blessings of the Buddha for bountiful food and clothing, health and well-being, happiness and longevity!

Attendees listen attentively to Grandmaster JinBodhi's Dharma Teaching "Medicine Buddha's Greater Illumination"
Attendees listen attentively to Grandmaster JinBodhi’s Dharma Teaching “Medicine Buddha’s Greater Illumination”
Auspicious Light Offerings being lit during The Medicine Buddha's Blessing Ceremony
Auspicious Light Offerings being lit during The Medicine Buddha’s Blessing Ceremony
Teacher Kelly leads the Incense Dedication praying that all living beings receive the blessing of the Buddha.
Teacher Kelly leads the Incense Dedication praying that all living beings receive the blessing of the Buddha.
Event attendees line up to make "khata" scarf offerings,  a Tibetan custom of indicating one's honorable intentions, and wishes of happiness.
Event attendees line up to make “khata” scarf offerings, a Tibetan custom of indicating one’s honorable intentions, and wishes of happiness.
Attendees receive Blessings, bathing the body and mind in the compassion and great auspicious energy of The Medicine Buddha.
Attendees receive Blessings, bathing the body and mind in the compassion and great auspicious energy of The Medicine Buddha.
Guests participate in the Golden Basin Hand-Washing Ceremony to eliminate bad habits.
Guests participate in the Golden Basin Hand-Washing Ceremony to eliminate bad habits.
Guest writes out the details of the bad habits he wishes to be rid of as part of the Golden Basin Hand-Washing Ceremony.
Guest writes out the details of the bad habits he wishes to be rid of as part of the Golden Basin Hand-Washing Ceremony.