The liturgy was compiled by Venerable Baozhi when Emperor Liang requested his help to liberate his wife, Empress Chi, from suffering in her rebirth as a python. From that inception until today, this liturgy has been in circulation for more than a thousand years. When we sincerely repent and prostrate in accordance with the liturgy, the Dharma water of compassion and wisdom can cleanse all our sins and wrongdoings, unlock all enmities and grievances, purify our bodies and minds, and eventually lead us to the attainment of Supreme Enlightenment.

▍11/ 30 15 Anniversary Ceremony
In upholding the great vows and compassion of Grand Master Wei Chueh, the Founding Patriach of Chung Tai Chan Monastery in Taiwan, Ocean Sky Chan Monastery has propagated Dharma for 15 years. We are greatly honored to have Venerable Jiandeng, the Abbot of Chung Tai Chan Monastery, to preside over the 15 Anniversary Ceremony of our monastery and conduct the Transmission of Three Refuges and Five Precepts. The public is welcome to attend this grand celebration, to listen to Dharma Talk, and share our Dharma joy.

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In the past week being involved in some minor preparations for the Bodhi Star Summer Camp, I learned so many things about people, their different personalities, different understanding, and different perceptions. I managed to slow down my thinking, and realized that being logical had not helped me in understanding others. Instead, it had led my mind to more conflicts and confusion, by setting standards and expectations. I learned that no matter how pure my mind is, even without intention, no two persons would react in the same manner. I saw reasons, and causes and effects. I realized that I still have so much more to learn. (Amituofo.)

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I am grateful that I could be a part of this summer camp and for the chance to get to know more about others and to develop my own abilities.

At the Bodhi Star Summer Camp, I learned to be patient, disciplined, composed, and ready to help. I also learned to trust in others and be of service to those in need.

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　　They are the next generation. Hopefully the lessons they learned here could spark up and enlighten others, and the seed that was planted in them would grow to become a big tree. All these thoughts filled my heart with joy, and I knew we did the right thing for the children.

　　I thank Ocean Sky Chan Monastery for giving me the chance to help others, and for teaching me the Four Tenets: To our elders, be respectful. To our juniors, be kind. With all humanity, be harmonious. In all endeavor, be true.

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