Celebration Banquet On Taiwan National Day

Autumn breeze brushes across Seattle on the night of October 9th, 2012. Taiwan council, in celebrating Taiwan ’s birthday, invited many Chinese who live abroad to honor the Double Tenth National Day. The main organizer extended their special invitation to the Dharma King Grandmaster Lian Shen, Sheng Yen Lu and Master Lian-Xiang to be part of this event. Many True Buddha School Masters, Senior Reverends, Reverends, and disciples also joined for this special occasion.

The gala, decorated with festive lights, began with Traditional Chinese Lion Dance as the prologue. The lions dedicated the congratulatory lines, ’May the nation be in peace, May the weather be favorable ’ The crowd replied the same sentiment with thunderous applause. An MC and operatic singer followed by presenting American and Republic of China National Anthems which invigorated the audience. Many guests also gave their speeches and good wishes. Film clips were presented in regard to Taiwan historical developments and their celebrated citizens. At the event, the Seattle residing Director General and Advisor of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Andy Chin and Foreign Affairs Consultant, Xie Ming Fang, along with mayor of Bellevue and guests, together took pictures with Dharma King Grandmaster Lian Shen, Sheng Yen Lu and Master Lian-Xiang. Together they wished the Republic of China, Taiwan, ’crossing the new centennial with the same glorious records of history and prosperity. ’

Dharma King Grandmaster Lian Shen, Sheng Yen Lu taught us: ’A Good ruler protects the laws of the nation. ’ In the greater yoga practice of Vajrayana school, one should not only cultivate his own prosperity, but also help the nation, people and all beings in this Saha World by obtaining true liberation and surpassing the boundary of Samsara. This Supreme Practice is the True Vajra Treasure and great compassionate vow. ’Sixteen spirits protect a sacred city, and Ratnasaṃbhava rescues the earthly world; Supreme Vajra Dharma connects all power and promises to protect waters and mountains of the nation. ’

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