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Three refuge & five precepts
In conjunction with the birthday of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara on 5th November (Sunday) 2pm, Than Hsiang Temple held the Five Precepts Refuge Taking ceremony at “Dabei” hall. Venerable Zhen Ru conducted the refuge taking ceremony to six staunch devotees.
Venerable Zhen Ru in his dhamma sharing said that taking refuge in the three jewels, gives us faith and guidance. By following Buddha's Teaching of "do no evil deeds, practice all good deeds", helps us to get rid of suffering and gain happiness!
The three jewels are the Buddha, the dharma and the sangha.
Taking refuge in the Buddha as the Buddha is the only person whom we can truly rely on.
Taking refuge in the dhamma or the Buddha’s teaching that ultimately leads us out of suffering in the six realms.
Taking refuge in the sangha means the monastic sangha who are given the responsibility to preserve the Buddha’s teaching.
By observing the five precepts will enable us to abstain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying and taking intoxicants. It is actually helping us to gain freedom from committing those evil deeds!
The participants under the guidance of Venerable Zhen Ru recited their vows and repentance followed by taking their five precepts.
Venerable Zhen Ru presented certificates to the participants.
The ceremony ended at 4 pm.
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