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Many visitors come to the temple to request or give thanks to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for assistance in various aspects of life. Whether you are seeking good health and protection for your family, prosperity for your business, or guidance in your studies, you can come and ask for the blessings and spiritual direction from the Buddha or Bodhisattva. You may also create Longevity Blessing placards inscribed with the names of loved ones. They will benefit from the inspiring prayers of the Sangha and congregation during Buddha of Medicine services.
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
Avalokitesvara is the Bodhisattva of Compassion. He helps free all sentient beings from suffering and misfortune by extending His divine power through meditation. Those who make sincere contributions in Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s honour will overcome life’s obstacles, and have good health and happiness.
Manjusri Bodhisattva is the personification of Prajna, or transcendental wisdom. The Lion King beneath Him symbolizes the power of Wisdom. Those who make contributions to Manjusri will cultivate the wisdom – Prajna – to guide their studies and practices.
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva exemplifies the transcendental practices and vows of the Buddha, and represents the practice of the six paramitas (charity, morality, patience, energy, meditation, and wisdom), which ultimately lead to Nirvana. Those who make contributions to Samantabhadra will receive His blessings, and garner the energy and persistence needed to carry out the six paramitas.
The Four Heavenly Kings are the guardian gods who watch over the four cardinal directions of the world. They are known collectively as "Feng Tiáo Yǔ Shùn" in Chinese, which means "good climate". Each character in this mnemonic reflects the symbolic object carried by a Heavenly King. "Feng" is homonymous to the Chinese word for "sharp edge", hence one of the Kings carries a sword. "Tiáo" sounds similar to "tune", and so another King holds a musical instrument. "Yǔ " means "rain", and the corresponding symbol is an umbrella. The word "Shùn" is matched with a crimson dragon. The Four Heavenly Kings are the protectors of the world and fighters of evil. They each command a legion of supernatural creatures to protect the Dharma.
Contributions made to the Four Heavenly Kings will protect us from evil and misfortunes. Businesses will run smoothly. For the sick or disadvantaged, the tide will turn for the better.
General Guan, also known as Lord Kwan or Kwan the Noble, is the Protector of Buddhism. He opposes all who disrupt the peace. He is responsible for guarding the realm against external enemies, as well as internal rebels. The redness of His face represents loyalty and righteousness.
Contributions made to honour General Guan protect us from evil, harm, disaster, and illness. They also bring good fortune, and help us overcome obstacles.
Longevity Blessings are placards inscribed with the names of donors who receive blessings at the temple. Every week, these placards are honoured in the Gracious Hall and Thousand Buddha Hall, during chanting service for the Buddha of Medicine. These chanting services involve members of the Sangha conducting prayers for those whose names are on the placards.
Those . . . who find delight in freedom from attachment in the renunciation of clinging, free from the inflow of thoughts, they are like shining lights, having reached final liberation in the world.
