It was on the 11th of May this year in the evening of Sunday, prior to Sakyamuni Buddha's Birthday (Chinese April 8). A prospective pilgrimage of The Reverend Sheng Guang has been well prepared in advance for the journey of 135km that would take six months to complete. The dedication of merit and virtue that The Rev. Sheng Guang’s would conduct on “Three-steps of walking” and get devoted on “One-Bow”, this was named “THREE-STEPS and ONE-BOW" would be transferred to the “Three Great Vows” upon arrival at “The Four Destination of Buddhist Sacred Way Places.
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One of the priorities was to get some adequate parking locations for The Rev. Sheng Guang's minivan along the urban streets in Thornhill and suburb of Markham Town. As we went on to seek the neighbors in the local area of Cham Shan Temple, next to the 2nd block and to the end of the street; apparently a quiet space was found in a very good shade that seemed privately be reserved for a monk in need of getting overnight rest. It was remarked as a very first morning after The Rev. Sheng Guang has departed from the Temple.
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One of the priorities was to get some adequate parking locations for The Rev. Sheng Guang's minivan along the urban streets in Thornhill and suburb of Markham Town. As we went on to seek the neighbors in the local area of Cham Shan Temple, next to the 2nd block and to the end of the street; apparently a quiet space was found in a very good shade that seemed privately be reserved for a monk in need of getting overnight rest. It was remarked as a very first morning after The Rev. Sheng Guang has departed from the Temple.
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A joyful response received in return as Police's message presented. We're so impressed, at the first moment, by the kindness of a senior lady and her welcoming attitude particularly her gracious manner, which we really appreciated. The Rev Sheng Guang was so pleased to be able to do his first-start for the morning course of Sutra recitation. The auspicious beginning was at a "wonderful" car parking space.
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A joyful response received in return as Police's message presented. We're so impressed, at the first moment, by the kindness of a senior lady and her welcoming attitude particularly her gracious manner, which we really appreciated. The Rev Sheng Guang was so pleased to be able to do his first-start for the morning course of Sutra recitation. The auspicious beginning was at a "wonderful" car parking space.
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In the afternoon of the day, we were enjoying together with green tea offered by the warmest hearts of both seniors in The Alberico’s lovely garden. It was a memorable day for the most sincere invitation we were welcome by such a non-Buddhist friendly Canadian neighbor.Since then, we've learned a lot from The Alberico's family. For two weeks, we've been very busy until an initial email was sent to Nicole and Romeo Alberico. In reply, we've received not only some impressive pictures those were taken in their beautiful garden and especially; also, beyond the most expectation of everyone, was a song that praises about "Three-steps one-bow" and playing by a guitarist, the younger of Alberico's family since 3 years ago.
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What an amazing coincidence! Such an extraordinary song created by a Canadian Guitarist, who made his praise to the American Monks; and now, returning to his parents, made generous offerings in their great respect and admiration to support Venerable Sheng Guang on a six-month journey of “3-steps 1-bow” spiritual practice.
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Everybody likes to listen to the song; it’s truly a great song, offered with such touchingly feeling of melody and lyric.
In deed, such wondrous extra-ordinary and truly auspicious matter as the “Sweet Dew” shower of Buddhist Dharma that we are in!
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Everybody likes to listen to the song; it’s truly a great song, offered with such touchingly feeling of melody and lyric.
In deed, such wondrous extra-ordinary and truly auspicious matter as the “Sweet Dew” shower of Buddhist Dharma that we are in!
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** FOUR GREAT BODHIMANDALAS **
~~~~ Buddhist Gardens ~~~~
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() WUTAI SHAN - 530 Acres land
@ 771 Ski Hill Road, Cavan, County of Peterborough, Ontario.
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() ERMEI SHAN - 150 Acres land
@ 1547 Ballyduff Rd, Bethany, City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario.
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() PUTUO SHAN - 250 Acres land
@ 4 Lifford Rd., Bethany, City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario.
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() JIUHUA SHAN
- 420 Acres land@ 340 Pontypool Rd., Pontypool, City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario.
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2 comments:
I'm really happy about the Wutai Shan project and also hope that it will proceed smoothly and soon, because I live in Cavan and it looks and sounds like an inspiring place.
Best wishes for the pilgrimage- we will see you along the way when you are closer to your destination.
David
Cavan
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