Ancient India was a cradle of Asian civilization.
印度是古老的東方文明的搖籃
It was in India that the founder
of Buddhism, Buddha Sakyamuni,
was born, attained enlightenment and spent years teaching.
It is a holy land for Buddhists.
也是每一位佛教徒嚮往朝禮的聖地
In March of 2013,
2013年3月
Rev. Dayi Shi, Abbot of the Buddhist Association
加拿大佛教會湛山精舍住持達義法師
of Canada Cham Shan Temple
accompanied with the Elder Master Sing Hung, aged 90,
陪同90歲高齡性空長老
led the pilgrims of Cham Shan Temple
并率領加拿大佛教會湛山精舍朝聖團
to follow the footsteps of the Buddha.
沿著佛陀的足跡
to follow the footsteps of the Buddha.
一一朝禮佛陀曾經駐足過的地方
It was a journey of awakening
雖然現在這些聖地
It was a journey of awakening
已不復當年佛陀在世時的風貌
It was a journey of awakening
但大家仍然能夠感受到
to the Buddha’s wisdom and strength.
佛陀給予的智慧和力量
In Bodhgaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment,
在最為神聖的佛陀成道之地--菩提伽耶
the Elder Master and Rev. Dayi Shi
性空長老 達義法師
led the group
帶領朝聖團的全體四眾弟子
in chanting and meditation
繞塔禮佛 誦經念佛 靜坐悟佛
in chanting and meditation
以虔誠禮拜 供養 念誦
to pray for world peace and happiness,
來迴向世界和平 風調雨順 國泰民安
as well as early completion
加國佛教四大名山早日圓成
of the Four Famous Buddhist Mountains in Canada.
Thailand is a Buddhist country
以佛教為國教的泰國
Thailand is a Buddhist country
是這次朝聖之旅的第二站
with numerous Buddhist temples,
寺廟林立
which attract tourists from all over the world.
有佛廟之國的美譽
Sri Lanka is where Buddhism
有著悠久佛教歷史的斯裡蘭卡
in south-east Asia first originated.
曾經把佛教文化傳播到東南亞各地
It is the pearl of Buddhism in the Indian Ocean.
是印度洋上的佛教明珠
Myanmar is a country famous for its pagodas.
有佛塔之國稱譽的緬甸
One of the important places of worship
朝聖團參拜了
is the Golden Stone Pagoda
藏有釋迦佛祖聖髪的金色風動石塔
which contains the hair sarira of the Buddha.
Another spectacular view
並在千人佛學院近距離的觀看了
is the offering to the thousand monks.
千僧午齋的壯觀場面
The last stop of the worship
最後朝聖團禮拜了
is the ShweDagon Pagoda
供奉了佛陀髪舍利的大金塔
which enshrine hair sarira of the Buddha.
All these experiences
大金塔灑下的金色光芒
in the pilgrimage
使每位朝聖者都從心中
have brought unforgettable memories and joy.
湧出了無比的喜悅
With Buddha's Blessing
在佛光的加持下
this unforgettable journey has to end.
朝聖團依依不捨的結束了
this unforgettable journey has to end.
這次殊勝的朝聖之旅
Shortly after the end of
the Southeast Asian Buddhist pilgrimage,
Abbot of the Buddhist Association
加拿大佛教會湛山精舍
of Canada Cham Shan Temple
ushered in Buddha's Birthday.
迎來了釋迦牟尼佛誕辰紀念日
Cham Shan Temple
加拿大佛教會湛山精舍
celebrated the 2557th anniversary
為紀念佛教教主釋迦牟尼佛
of the Buddha’s Birthday.
誕生2557週年
Many people participated
特別在上午九點半 在湛山精舍
in the grand ceremony of the "Bathing of the Buddha"
舉行了盛大的浴佛法會
to pray for world peace, joy and prosperity.
祈禱世界和平 人心向善
to pray for world peace, joy and prosperity.
國泰民安 風調雨順
26th May, 2013
2013年5月26日
is the 2nd anniversary of the ground-breaking of the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada.
Rev. Dayi Shi
湛山精舍住持達義法師
invited photographers
特邀攝影專家及愛好者
to the site of Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada to capture the beautiful scenery
以攝影鏡頭捕捉園區美景
and witness the construction progress of this magnificent project.
並以照片共同見證加國五台山工程進展
On 9th June,
6月9日
Rev. Dayi Shi
達義法師代表湛山四眾弟子
joined by about a thousand people, participated in the ceremony to protect lives
以及攝影愛好者近千人
at the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada.
參加了第二屆加國五台山護生法會
Cham Shan Chan Temple in Whitby
湛山禪院是一座
is a peaceful retreat center for meditation.
風景幽靜典雅的修行寶地
The participants learned to appreciate equanimity
大家在茶香和禪悅了無分別的狀態下
The participants learned to appreciate equanimity
體驗到「茶無分別 一心了然」的
in the art of tea tasting.
禪茶一味的境界
17th July marked the establishment of
為了培養青少年對佛教的興趣
17th July marked the establishment of
the "Buddhism Retreat for Children".
It was an opportunity for children
to learn from Rev. Dayi Shi
the teachings of the Buddha and Buddhist etiquette.
It provided a valuable experience for our youngsters
使小朋友們在小小的年紀
to gain merits and good affinity
就能接受佛法的熏陶
to gain merits and good affinity
增長了他們的福報和佛緣
towards their future cultivation.
種種善因將來必能匯成善果的大河
Filial piety is a virtue highly regarded
in Chinese tradition.
For that, Cham Shan Temple
has held the "Ullambana Dharma Service"
舉辦了隆重的報恩孝親普度法會
to wish our love ones good health and longevity
祈願各位尊親師長增福延壽 吉祥如意
and dedicate the merits to the ancestors and deceased
並以此殊勝功德迴向歷代祖先 過往先靈
may them enter the Western Pure Land.
往生淨土 蓮位高增
Reverend Dayi Shi lead the devotees
經過七日的拜懺
for the 7-days "Emperor Liang "s Repentance Service.
法會於中元節功德圓滿
On 21st September, 2013,
the founder of Cham Shan Temple,
the Elder Master Sing Hung and Rev. Dayi Shi
participated in the inauguration
為在安省滑鐵盧附近「湛山極樂寺」
for Temple of Bliss in North Perth.
舉行灑凈開光典禮
Occupying 160 acres of land,
佔地160英畝的「湛山極樂寺」
this temple provides a spacious environment
是性空長老 達義法師發願創辦的
this temple provides a spacious environment
專門念佛修行的寺院
for people to practice Pure Land Buddhism.
歡迎大眾常駐「湛山極樂寺」
for people to practice Pure Land Buddhism.
念佛修行 共成佛道
On 22nd September
9月22日
at the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada,
加國五台山的天空慈雲普度
about 200 people participated in the event of “3 Steps 1 Bow”.
約有近200人參加湛山精舍舉辦
about 200 people participated in the event of “3 Steps 1 Bow”.
第二次三步一拜
about 200 people participated in the event of “3 Steps 1 Bow”.
朝禮加國五台山的的朝山活動
Many participants
許多參加朝山者表示
appreciate the compassion from
感念性空長老和達義師父慈悲
the Elder Master Sing Hung and Rev. Dayi Shi
to built a shrine of Manjusri Bodhisattva.
在此興建文殊師利菩薩的道場
So we can pay our respect in Canada
使我們也能夠在加拿大
So we can pay our respect in Canada
禮拜佛教五台聖地
to practice Buddah's teaching.
實修佛陀的言教
to practice Buddah's teaching.
真是法喜充滿呀
In order to bring Buddhism to our daily life and to reach out to more people,
the Elder Master Sing Hung and Rev. Dayi Shi
accepted the invitation of Fu Hui Temple in Vancouver
應溫哥華福慧寺四眾弟子的邀請
accepted the invitation of Fu Hui Temple in Vancouver
在溫哥華福慧寺
to give a Dharma talk on “the Sutra of Hui Neng and Modern Living”.
主講《六祖壇經》與現代生活
In order to greet the traditional Chinese New Year,
為了迎接中國傳統新年的到來
Cham Shan Temple
加拿大佛教會湛山精舍
celebrates the Chinese New Year with "Bell Tolling Ceremony"
at the square in front of the Main Dharma Hall.
Rev. Dayi Shi
會長暨住持達義法師
invited many dignitaries and political leaders
邀請政要 社團僑領及信眾
to Cham Shan Temple
to join in the celebration of the Year of the Horse
一同誦經祈福 敲響新年的鐘聲
to join in the celebration of the Year of the Horse
為全世界各族裔人民
to join in the celebration of the Year of the Horse
送上馬年新春的祝福
and in the prayers for world peace, joy and prosperity.
并祈禱世界和平 國泰民安
and in the prayers for world peace, joy and prosperity.
風調雨順 馬年吉祥