May 9th was a particularly auspicious day for the Penang Than Hsiang Wan Ching Yuen. On that day, Wan Ching Yuen held a Buddha Bathing Ceremony to celebrate the Buddha Bathing Ceremony.

In the early morning, the senior citizens gathered in the shrine hall. The senior citizens were anticipative and filled with Dharma joy. Each of them held a bouquet of yellow flowers as a devout offering to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

The Wan Ching Yuen’s staff, from early in the morning, meticulously prepared the exquisite decorations for the Buddha bathing basin. Next, Venerable Zhen Nian gave everyone a brief Dharma talk. In the Dharma talk, Venerable Zhen Nian concisely introduced to everyone the Buddha Day concept of "Celebrating Three Periods as One", the origin and significance of the Buddha Bathing Ceremony, and explained the "Buddha Bathing Gatha". Venerable Zhen Nian also told everyone that when bathing the Buddha, one should be mindful of the Buddha's virtues and contemplate the Buddha's compassion and wisdom.

After the Dharma talk concluded, Venerable Zhen Nian and the Fan Bai group led everyone in chanting and bathing the Buddha. During the Buddha bathing session, the staff members lovingly supported each senior citizens to go forth and bathe the Buddha. At the same time, Venerable Zhen Nian also tied five-colored strings for each elder. Subsequently, the Three Refuges and Transference of Merits sessions were conducted. The Buddha Bathing Ceremony then concluded.

After the ceremony, Sister Jinny had prepared delicious fried noodles for everyone. Lastly, Than Hsiang Wan Ching Yuen in Penang wishes everyone a Happy Wesak Day.

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