Namo Sakyamuni Buddha!
Honorable Guests:
Graced with the blessings from the Triple Jewels, the safeguard from the Dharma Protectors, the support, the encouragement and the contributions from the communities of Buddhists and friends in Houston and all over the world, the Vietnam Buddhist Center (VNBC) finally has a new Buddha Hall and new Sangha quarters, after its collapse on October 30th, 2014.
The Inaugural Ceremony of the New Buddha Hall will be organized in conjunction with the Quan Am Commemoration – A Day of Pilgrimage and Prayer on the 28th 29th and 30th day of March 2025. This is also an occasion for the VNBC in Houston, Texas, USA to celebrate its 35th Anniversary (1990 – 2025).
The Congregation of the VNBC respectfully invites all the communities of Sangha and Buddhists, fellow Vietnamese, friends of different races and culture, to come and join us in celebrating this joyful observance.
With our earnest wish, we pray that you will accept this invitation to come and join hands with us to celebrate the three days of this momentous event.
Respectfully yours,
The Vietnam Buddhist Center, Houston, Texas, USA
PROGRAM
FRIDAY MARCH 28th 2025
06:30 PM: – THE GENERAL OPENING CEREMONY
- The delightful dance “The Noble Beauties of Lotus”
- The Three Steps – One Prostration Pilgrimage Candle Light Prayers
SATURDAY MARCH 29th 2025
07:00 AM: ONE THOUSAND HANDS AND ONE THOUSAND EYES BODHIMANDALA
09:30 AM: Dharma talk and Mindfulness Practice (English)
02:00 PM Dharma discourse and Q & A (Vietnamese)
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Folklore Activities: Poetry, Calligraphy, Vegetarian Culinary, Lion Dance, Entertainment…
06:00 PM: THE OFFICIAL CEREMONY OF QUAN AM COMMEMORATION
Part I: Prayer Service:
- The Majestic Dance: “Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva”
- The Official Prayer Service Lighting Up the Fire of Compassion
Part II: Folklore Festival:
- Rendition of the Flags
- Entertainment performances with theme: “Fulfilling The Great Vows”
SUNDAY MARCH 30rd 2025
10:30 AM: INAUGURATION OF THE NEW BUDDHA HALL
- Grand Performances: “Miraculous Presence of the Compassionate Heart”
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Commemorating The 35th Anniversary of The Vietnam Buddhist Center (1990 – 2025).
- Entertainment – Vegetarian meal – End
