The Medicine Buddha’s full name is “Medicine Master and Tathagata of Lapis Lazuli Light.” Medicine Buddha is the Buddha of the Eastern Pure Land and the primary Buddha of Bodhi Meditation.
The birthday of Medicine Buddha is celebrated every year on the 30th day of the 10th month of the lunar calendar. On the morning of October 23, Vancouver Bodhi Meditation center held a grand celebration of Medicine Buddha’s birthday. Through an online video, Bodhi Meditation’s founder, Grandmaster JinBodhi, led everyone to offer incense to Medicine Buddha and compassionately explained the core of Medicine Buddha’s 12 Vows.
Grandmaster JinBodhi gave energy blessing to everyone and wished everyone to be blessed by Medicine Buddha’s illumination: may calamity be eliminated, life is prolonged, wisdom be grown, and wishes be fulfilled.
Vancouver Bodhi Meditation Center opened up to the public during this grand celebration. The volunteers were in great spirits as they greeted old and new friends from all over the world, joyfully reuniting with Bodhi Meditation Hall. As Grandmaster said, coming to Bodhi Meditation center is “coming home.”
Energy Blessing
Shimu gave energy blessings to all the guests, helping them to get rid of negative karma, purify body and mind, and fulfill beautiful wishes!
Many exciting activities were happening, and long lines of people were formed to offer incense to the Buddha.
Entertainment and games
People happily played hoops and won gifts. The plush toy crane machine attracted many adults and children. Look, this little girl even caught several dolls; how delightful!
Auspicious Gifts
Shimu gave everyone a gift of a blessed bead sending good wishes to everyone! In addition, each guest received a good luck gift bag to take home!
Oracle Reading
Draw a divine oracle before the Medicine Buddha can help us to guide our way, eliminate disasters, resolve difficulties in life, and obtain good fortune!
The Best Get Together
When it was time for lunch, there were sweet birthday cake, delicious food, aromatic pu-erh tea, and warm smiling faces! In the light of Medicine Buddha, everyone was joyful, admiring, and happy.
Meditation Classes & Events
Medicine Buddha cares about all sentient beings the most among all Buddhas of the ten directions. He not only heals physical and mental illness but also gives us all the benefits and peace we need in this life. In the past 31 years, Grandmaster JinBodhi has been practicing the compassionate principles of Medicine Buddha, helping to resolve all illnesses and guiding the public to believe in karma, turning away from evil and towards good, liberating from suffering, and achieving happiness.
Vancouver Bodhi Meditation Center follows the compassionate teachings of Grandmaster JinBodhi. Our center offers a variety of free meditation classes and activities for everyone. We welcome you to share the good news and register for events! May everyone receive health, happiness, and auspiciousness!
Upcoming Classes & Events
- Energy Bagua Beginner Class
November 7-13, 2022, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Daily
- Bodhi Meditation Stress Relief Class
November 21-27, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Daily
- Bodhi Meditation Health & Happiness Retreat
December 10 – 17, 9:30 am – 6:30 pm Daily
December 18, 9:30 am – 1 pm
- Saturday Group Practice
Every Saturday morning, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Pre-requisite: Bodhi Meditation students who have graduated from 8.5-Day Health & Happiness Meditation Retreats or 7-day Stress Relief Retreats and have learned the Meditation of Greater Illumination.
- Energy Healing (Group)
Every Saturday, 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Energy Healing can help to balance the body’s energy, clear up blockages in meridians and alleviate illnesses. We welcome everyone to join Energy Healing to receive energy and health.
- Oracle Reading (1-to-1)
Every Saturday, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Receive auspicious guidance from the Medicine Buddha.