On the evening of Thursday, 10 February 2011, at 11:00 PM, Yanshan Leizang Temple joyfully celebrated the Birthday of the Jade Emperor (拜天公 — Worshipping the Heavenly Lord). This auspicious occasion falls on the ninth day of the first lunar month and is one of the most important celebrations in the Chinese Buddhist and Taoist traditions.
2011年2月10日(星期四)晚上11時,嚴山雷藏寺歡慶玉皇大帝聖誕(拜天公)。這一殊勝節日落於農曆正月初九,是中華佛道傳統中最重要的慶典之一。
The Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝, Yù Huáng Dàdì) is regarded as the supreme ruler of Heaven and all the realms of existence in Chinese religious tradition. Offerings of fruit, flowers, sugarcane, and other auspicious items were made before the altar, and prayers were offered for the blessings of peace, health, and prosperity for all sentient beings.
玉皇大帝被視為中華宗教傳統中天界及一切存在界的最高統治者。法會中,信眾在神壇前供奉水果、鮮花、甘蔗及其他吉祥供品,並祈願一切眾生平安、健康、富足。
Fellow practitioners and devotees gathered at Yanshan Leizang Temple to participate in this sacred ceremony, offering incense and prayers in an atmosphere of reverence and joyful celebration.
同門善信聚集於嚴山雷藏寺,在莊嚴歡慶的氛圍中參與這一神聖法會,上香祈禱,共沐殊勝法緣。
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