The Joys from 2021 Buddha’s Birthday Guests
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand hold the Buddha’s Birthday Multicultural Festival for World Peace Ceremony on Sunday 11th April 2021. The morning ceremony proceeded in a solemn atmosphere, including Offering to the Buddha, Lions Dance, Pipe Band Performance, Haka performance by Papatoetoe Intermediate School, the Prayer Service, Bathing of Buddha and Prayer for World Peace by various religious groups. Guests from various fields have written to thank the temple for holding such a grand ceremony.
1. Trish Plowright - Elm Park School Principal
Thank you very much, lovely place, excellent organisation as usual.
2. Jessica Phuang – New Zealand Police Ethnic Responsiveness Manager
Good morning Abbess, I would say everyone should visit your temple as much as possible. Each time I visit, I can do some good reflections on myself. A wonderful event and thank you for the invitation.
3. Reverend Ivica Gregurec - Holy Trinity Cathedral Precentor
That was really, really fast. Thanks a lot and thanks for the kind invitation. It is always my joy to attend the celebrations.
4. Dr Anae Neru Leavasa - MP for MP for Takanini
Thank you to the Venerable Abbess Manshin and the Team at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand. It was such a pleasure to attend with Hon Michael Wood, Naisi Chen MP, faith leaders and community members. A beautiful ceremony with inter-faith prayers for peace in this world. God Bless you all.
5. Adele White - Howick Local Board Chairperson
A beautiful celebration of Buddha’s Birthday at Fo Guang Shan Temple this morning with interdenominational prayer and inspirational speeches. I was delighted to attend this event, and found it extremely beautiful. A big thank you to all who organised it and worked so hard on the day. Thank you so much for sending the lovely photos – I really appreciate them. Blessings to all. Ngā mihi/kind regards
6. Rosa Chow - President of Asian Council On Reducing Crime
Thank you Karzin for the message and photos. It was a very well organized event and I thoroughly enjoyed. Congratulations!
7. Ibrar Sheikh - President Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand
Firstly, I would like to thank you and FGS for the invitation. Naz and I really enjoyed the program and learnt a few new things. The food was great with great hospitality. Thanks for sharing the photos. Please pass my thanks to Venerable Manshin Abbess.