2008 Buddha's Birthday Ceremony including Interfaith prayer May 24, 2008

Organizer: Tzu Chi Foundation
Contact: (415) 682-0566, (408) 262-3389, (510) 879-0971

OVERVIEW
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Tzu Chi Foundation cordially invites you to our annual Buddha's Birthday Ceremony. It includes an Interfaith prayer service dedicated to Myanmar and China. We are calling upon the hearts of people to come pray together. The power is in the unity of our hearts. We pray to purify our hearts, harmonize society and free the world of disasters.

Tzu Chi is a worldwide humanitarian organization based on the Buddhist belief in the inherent equality of all life and the interconnectedness of all humanity. This 42nd year since our founding, Master Cheng Yen is urging us to: “Love and respect Mother Nature, and to create good collective karma for a brighter future.” Related Photo exhibition and booths will open after the prayer service.

PROGRAM
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10:00am - Opening ceremony
10:30am - Buddha's birthday ceremony & Interfaith prayer
11:30am - "Protecting our Earth" photo exhibition & booths
3:30pm - Closing ceremony

Tzu Chi has been very active in distributing aid in Myanmar and China. In Myanmar our 1st aid distribution served about 1,000 people and the 2nd one benefited another estimated 800 people. For more information about Tzu Chi, please visit www.tcnw.org

We look forward to the honor of your presence. May you be safe and peaceful. AMITABHA!

[This is a free event. People of all ages welcome.]

Official Website: http://www.tcnw.org