03/11/2026
美國華嚴蓮社 2026 春季法會通啟
Spring Dharma Service Notice
https://www.huayenusa.org/dharma-events/far-whei/11981.html
【春季華嚴誦經暨清明祭祖法會】
美國華嚴蓮社將於國曆 3/22/2026 至 4/19/2026 日舉辦「2026 春季華嚴誦經暨清明祭祖法會」。法會期間每日晚課諷誦《大方廣佛華嚴經》一卷（詳見日程表）。
4月17日下午四時，將舉行「延生藥師普佛」法事一堂，以祈本社延生堂上諸蓮友及護法居士大德們，福壽康寧，家門吉慶。
4月18日下午四時半，將舉行「往生彌陀普佛」法事一堂，以祈本社功德堂上眾亡靈，離苦得樂，早生淨土。
4月19日法會圓滿日，將進行總迴向並化清明牌位。詳情請洽 “華嚴蓮社事務處” 。
華嚴蓮社週日共修會 (9:00 – 15:30) ，普羅大眾均可進入大殿，參與共修，無需事先預約。午供後將繼續參加下午共修會的信眾，可在齋堂用餐，請自備餐具。
每週二至週六 (9:30 – 16:00) ，大眾均可進入大殿，禮佛祭祀。晚課共修時間為16:00 – 17:00，日常參加晚課共修迴向，無需預約名額不限。
國際華嚴研究中心 (ICAS) 開設之「認識戒律–律學入門」講座，將於3月14日起，每週六 (14:00 – 16:00) 在大殿二樓進行。另於3月31日週二 (19:00 – 21:00) 禮請見寬法師於Zoom線上開設《菩提道次第略論》課程，歡迎大家準時上線學習。《華嚴經．菩薩問明品》導讀課程仍維持 Zoom 線上授課。
如有相關供養三寶、護持道場、燃燈供佛、消災祈福或超度亡靈等佛事需求，請於日常辦公時段 (週二至週日 9:30 – 16:00) 來寺登記，或電洽蓮社事務處辦理 (408-942-0874)；或者，請以郵寄信件、電子郵件 [email protected] 、官網聯繫 https://www.huayenusa.org/contact-us ，乃至投遞報名等方式，我們都將誠摯地為您服務。
【觀音誕辰紀念法會】
本社謹訂於西元2026年4月5日，慶祝觀音菩薩聖誕，啟建紀念法會一永日。是日上午九時，普佛祝聖，誦持〈大悲神咒〉、《般若心經》、〈普門品〉，並由住持天何法師宣講觀音法門要義。午時，佛前大供。下午一時半，準提經咒行法共修。晚課，禮拜〈八十八佛大懺悔文〉，加持〈蒙山施食〉迴向。
【佛陀聖誕浴佛法會】
本社謹訂於西元2026年5月24日，慶祝娑婆教主本師釋迦牟尼佛誕辰，啟建紀念法會一永日。是日上午九時，釋迦普佛祝聖及獻供祈福，並由住持天何法師開示釋迦佛曠劫修行成道之行願法門。午時，佛前大供。下午一時半，諷誦《華嚴經．普賢行願品》，唱持〈華嚴字母〉。晚課，禮拜〈八十八佛大懺悔文〉，加持〈蒙山施食〉迴向。
"Spring Avatamsaka Sutra Recitation and Cultivation Dharma Service for Ching Ming"
Ching Ming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) is a traditional Chinese Memorial Day to commemorate the deceased family members and friends. Accordingly, ABLS will host the “Spring Avatamsaka Sutra Recitation and Cultivation Dharma Service for Ching Ming”, continuing our One-Month Intensive Practice schedule (please refer to the attached timetable for details). The practice will take place from March 22 to April 19, 2026. Each evening session will include the recitation of one chapter of the Avatamsaka Sutra.
On April 17 at 4:00 PM, the Liturgy of Medicine Buddha will be held to pray for the health, longevity, and prosperity of the living. On April 18 at 4:30 PM, the Liturgy of Amidabha Buddha will be conducted to transfer merits to the deceased, with the aspiration that they may be freed from suffering and attain rebirth in the Pure Land. On April 19, the final day of the program, the Dedication of Merits will be held, followed by the burning of Ching Ming blessing tablets.
Every Sunday (9:00 – 15:30), all are cordially invited to join us inside the Buddha Hall without the need for prior appointments. For those planning to stay for the afternoon service, we offer a complimentary lunch. Please bring your lunch box and utensils.
Additionally, from Tuesday to Saturday (9:30 – 16:00), visitors are welcome to come inside the Buddha Hall on their own. Evening Liturgy (16:00 – 17:00) is open for participation from Monday to Saturday.
Please note that the lecture series Understanding Buddhist Precepts will be held every Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 on the 2nd floor of the Buddha Hall, beginning March 14. The lecture series A Concise Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment will be held every Tuesday from 19:00 to 21:00 via Zoom, beginning March 31. Expounding on the Inquiry of the Bodhisattvas Chapter from the Avatamsaka Sutra continues to be hosted on ZOOM, as before.
For those wish to make offerings to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, support the temple, make light offerings, or set up blessing plates for the living or the deceased, feel free to register in person or call the office (408-942-0874) during our regular hours (9:30 – 16:00 Tuesday to Sunday). Alternatively, you can send your requests by mail, email at [email protected] ,or reach out to us through our official website at https://www.huayenusa.org/contact-us. We will be glad to be of further assistance.
"Avalokitesvara (Guanyin) Bodhisattva’s Birthday Celebration Dharma Service"
On April 5, 2026 (Sunday), ABLS will observe the Birthday of Avalokitesvara (Guanyin) Bodhisattva. The celebration will commence at 9 AM with the Liturgy of Guanyin Bodhisattva, where the assembly will recite the Avalokiteshvara Mantra (incantation), Heart Sutra, Universal Gate Sutra. Following this, Abbess Ven. Tian He, will provide an insightful introduction to the practice of Guan Yin Dharma. The Food Offering Ceremony will be conducted at noon. Resuming at 1:30 PM, participants will engage in the chanting of the Cundī Sutra, Cundī Mantra, followed by Eighty-Eight Buddha Repentance, and Meng Shan Food Bestowal Ceremony.
"Bathing the Buddha Celebration Dharma Service"
On May 24, 2026 (Sunday), ABLS will host a gathering to celebrate Shakyamuni Buddha’s birthday. Starting at 9 AM, there will be the Shurangama Mantra (incantation) Chanting and the Liturgy of Shakyamuni Buddha. Abbess Ven. Tian He will then offer an insightful introduction to Shakyamuni Buddha’s practice and aspirations. The Food Offering Ceremony is scheduled for noon. Resuming at 1:30 PM, the assembly will engage in the chanting of the Aspiration of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra and Avatamsaka Syllabary. For evening recitation, there will be Eighty-Eight Buddha Repentance, Meng Shan Food Bestowal Ceremony and dedication of merits to all.
