Rev Heng Sure’s Dharma Talks
Below are the dharma talks from Rev Heng Sure’s visit August 10-11, 2019.
Explanation & Discussion of Taking Refuge and Five Precepts
Rev Heng Sure will be transmitting the Three Refuges and Five Precepts on Saturday, August 10. To help everyone understand taking refuge and the five precepts, there will be an explanation and discussion session on Saturday, August 3, 7:30-9:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join.
If you or your family and friends have questions about taking refuge or precepts, please submit your questions via email to ( gbm604 @ gmail.com ) so that we can collect similar questions and answer them accordingly.
Emperor Liang’s Repentance
Ullambana Celebration / Transmission of Three Refuges & Five Precepts
Taking refuge: going through a formal ceremony to become a Buddhist. The Triple Jewels or Three Refuges are the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha.
Taking the five precepts: to refrain from killing, from stealing, from sexual misconduct, from lying, and from taking intoxicants.
For those who are interested in taking refuge or taking the five precepts, an application form must be filled out and two passport size photos are needed. Application fee is by donation. Application forms with photos can be returned to Gold Buddha Monastery. Download PDF application form. For further info, please contact Gold Buddha Monastery.
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