三宝福田 从心而觅
Three treasures of blessing are found from heart
Three treasures of blessing are found from heart
Guanyin Bodhisattva is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Buddhism and embodies boundless compassion and great vows. Although already enlightened as Zhengfa Ming Tathāgata (The Tathāgata of True Dharma Illumination), Guanyin Bodhisattva compassionately manifests in countless forms to benefit all sentient beings. Through the Thirty-Two Manifestations, Guanyin responds to the needs of those who call upon Her, relieving suffering and guiding beings toward liberation.
Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, devotion to Guanyin Bodhisattva has flourished throughout the Chinese Buddhist tradition, giving rise to three major commemorative days: Guanyin’s Birthday, Enlightenment Day, and Renunciation Day. Among these, the 19th day of the sixth lunar month commemorates Guanyin Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Day, one of the most auspicious occasions in the Buddhist calendar.
On this sacred day, devotees express their gratitude for Guanyin Bodhisattva’s boundless compassion by paying homage to the Buddha, chanting sutras, and making offerings of lamps, flowers, and fruits. Through these sincere acts of devotion, they cultivate merits and wholesome affinities, praying for wisdom and blessings, the removal of obstacles and suffering, good health, peace and harmony for their families, and the fulfillment of wholesome aspirations.
