Originally posted by knightlll:I just want to say that i enjoy my celebrations of Veask Day very much. : )
Same here. Everywhere I can see compassion - merits for the disaster victims, people donating, etc.
Happy Vesak Day..
I have attended KPMS 3 step one bow on 18-05-2008, this is my 4th yr, I have uploaded pictures and video in my forum, interested can click below to view..thanks...
Video
KMPS 3 step one Bow 光明山三æ¥ä¸€æ‹œ 18-05-2008
http://bodhihut.17.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=2057#2057
Pictures
http://bodhihut.17.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=1219
Amitabha
Originally posted by faith.capri:as asked before by Isis, anyone knows when and where will there be the 3 bow 1 step ceremony besides on vesak day?
anyone went for this years? share your experience? cus I've heard so much about it.. wanna try but I already have something on for vesak..
That's why you should join a buddhist organisation, so when there is any good opportunity or event, you will get to know it.
If there is no 3 step 1 bow event in the near future, you probably can still do it at home, bow to buddha statue, confess regret your wrong deeds in the past. This is a good way to clear off your bad karma.
Bodhi Hut : thanks for sharing ! :)
justdoit77: I'm already in a buddhist org. not all organisations have this 3-step-1-bow ceremony due to space constraints etc.
I want to try the 3-step-1-bow cus my friends have experienced and recommended me to join. they say they'll feel very happy after that. its the feeling & experience to have gone through it..
Hi, Faith.capri,
I seen you have join Bodhi hut...actually i got extra tickets that day which has a few different group slot..but i gave away to my mum dharma friends...I got four friends who joined me this year..
If you are keen, we can go next year...
Bodhi Hut: hey thanks for your offer =) the problem is that I have commitment at my buddhist org during vesak day every year, that is why i'm looking for other days besides vesak that have this 3-step-1-bow..
Originally posted by faith.capri:Bodhi Hut: hey thanks for your offer =) the problem is that I have commitment at my buddhist org during vesak day every year, that is why i'm looking for other days besides vesak that have this 3-step-1-bow..
Hi you can try out 3 step 1 bow on vesak day, the atmosphere could be different than the one not carried out in vesak day. Maybe you can try it next year or next next year..
I think Guang Ming Shan organise this 3 step 1 bow for volunteers becos the volunteers could be busy on vesak day itself so will miss out the ceremonies.
See if you have the affinity to attend the 3 step 1 bow..
Amituofo
What is the 3 step 1 bow Ceremony all about?
Upon every prostration, the Buddha can be visualised standing upon one's open palms which symbolise lotuses (that denote purity). Every prostration is thus paying respects to the Buddha or the countless Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of every direction. This practice helps to purify the mind, humble the ego, and lessen obstacles along the spiritual path as one repents past unwholesome deeds of body, speech and mind, and aspires towards spiritual improvement. It is also an occasion to express gratitude to the Buddha for His compassion.
Concentration and calmness can be achieved as one becomes constantly mindful of the processes of the body, speech and mind during the practice. Unanswered spiritual questions are sometimes answered as one enters deep concentration and realises the roots of the problems.
As the ceremony is lengthy (taking slightly more than two hours) and over undulating land of different surfaces, it reminds one of the long and difficult journey towards Enlightenment. However it also serves to remind us that as long as one has determination, all difficulties can be overcome. Perseverance in completing the journey despite its difficulties also strengthens one's faith in the Triple Gem to lead us towards Enlightenment.
The break of dawn at the end of the ceremony represents the light of wisdom dispelling the darkness of ignorance as one advances on the spiritual path towards Enlightenment. Participating in this special event, among others, on the holy Vesak Day is considered very meritorious. It is extremely difficult to describe the spiritual joy one feels upon completion of the ceremony, receiving the blessing of cool holy water being sprinkled upon the head by the Sangha. It is an experience that one has to go through to fully appreciate it!
Guang Ming Shan and Shuang Lim Temple has this 3 step one bow, Guang Ming Shan usually organise this one day before Vesak Day,as Shuang Lim Temple I am not too sure the date they usually held the event.
As for Guang Ming Shang, if you are their volunteer worker, there is one organise a week before the actual day. Beside doing at temples, you could do this at home, its not the location or the numbers of time you do this 3 step one bow, it is the thought of doing it, you can do it everyday, which means a year you will have complete a cycle of 365 times, of coz doing at temple you will have another kind of feelings.
Originally posted by faith.capri:Bodhi Hut: hey thanks for your offer =) the problem is that I have commitment at my buddhist org during vesak day every year, that is why i'm looking for other days besides vesak that have this 3-step-1-bow..
So where is your buddhist org?