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你知道處暑時節要吃「蓋澆飯」嗎？
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處暑，又叫「出暑」，代表最熱的三伏天終於過去，天氣會漸漸涼爽起來。進入處暑也就進入了秋收的季節，處暑也是農業社會的社日，為祭祀土地神的日子，感恩大地的賜予，百姓會準備五種顏色的祭品來象徵五行，像是：紅蘿蔔、雞蛋、甜椒、木耳、蓮藕等等，再把這五種食材蓋在白米飯上，後來就漸漸形成了處暑吃「蓋澆飯」的食俗。
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這個節俗習慣與季節養生的理念不謀而合。秋季，富含營養的新鮮果蔬應季上市，而人體「貼秋膘」也正需要這些維生素和微量元素，古人把養生智慧融入了四季的飲食文化之中，也豐富了中華飲食文化。
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#處暑、#蓋澆飯、#社日、#節氣
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http://news.ifeng.com/a/20170823/51725042_0.shtmlrnrnDo you know that you should eat “Gai Jiao Rice” during the Chushu solar term?

Chushu represents the passing of the hottest day and a change of weather to cooler temperatures. Entering Chushu also means we are approaching the Autumn season. Chushu is also a cultural day for an agriculture society. On this day, people offer sacrifices to the Earth God to thank the gods for their blessings. 5 different colors of sacrificial objects will be prepared symbolizing the 5 elements. Such as- carrots, eggs , sweet peppers, fungus, lotus roots, etc. These 5 sacrificial objects will be placed on top of white rice and this gradually developed the custom of eating Gai Jiao Rice, also means large bowl of rice dishes in Chushu.

This customary habit coincides with the concept of seasonal health. During Fall, fresh fruits and vegetables rich in nutrients are regularly sold in the market and the human body requires these vitamins and nutrients during this period. The ancient sages have integrated health related wisdom into our food culture of the four seasons and enriched the Chinese food culture.

#ChuShu, #GaiJiaoRice, #SocialDay, #SolarTerm
Reference Source:
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【盂蘭盆】地藏王菩薩前點燈，得佛光接引。
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盂蘭盆節期間，我們在佛菩薩前為往生親人點亮一盞明燈，送上一句真誠的佛號，願他們都能得到佛光加持。通過我們在佛前祈福、供養，讓佛光普照他們，消除他們自身的業障，也使我們的後代子孫可以生活順遂、吉祥平安！
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我是馬來西亞芙蓉禪堂的陳慧梅。
從2018年2月份開始，每逢禪堂舉辦禪修課程，我和先生都來參加，每次我們都獲益不淺。說來奇怪，上課的前一天，住在新加坡的女兒打電話給我，告訴我夢見舅舅（我已往生的弟弟）出現在她的眼前，默不作聲，只是對她做手勢，那手勢看起來很像需要幫助的動作。
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於是在念佛班的第一天，我在禪堂供俸的地藏王菩薩像前為弟弟供了一盞超薦燈，希望他能獲得佛菩薩的加持護佑，往生佛國淨土。
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在念佛班的第五天，我在誦念聖號時，突然「看到」弟弟出現在我眼前對著我微笑，他衣著整齊美觀，頭頂上有一團金黃色的光籠罩著。這一幕令我感動萬分，我不禁哭了起來。弟弟是在無病無痛的狀況下突然離世的，當時我非常悲痛，十年來一直無法釋懷。而這是我第一次在念佛中看到弟弟。我相信弟弟已獲得了佛光的接引，往生到好的地方，我對他的牽掛頓時放下，也終於可以釋懷了。念佛結束時，我的心中充滿了無限的喜悅和感恩！
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#地藏王菩薩、#供燈、#念佛、
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https://www.putihome.org/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=50837rnrn【Ullambana Festival】 Make light offerings to the Earth Store Bodhisattva and receive his blessings and guidance

During the Ullambana festival, let us offer lights for our deceased relatives in front of Buddha and Bodhisattva and sincerely chant their mantras, praying that they can receive Buddha’s blessings. Through our sincere chantings and offerings, may Buddha’s blessings eliminate their karmic debts, bless our descendants with a smooth-sailing life and bring everlasting purity and auspiciousness to all.
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I am Huimei Chen from Seramban Bodhi Meditation Centre in Malaysia. Since February 2018, my husband and I participated in every meditation course held at the centre and we have benefited greatly. Interestingly, the day before class commenced, my daughter who lived in Singapore called and told me that she dreamed of my younger brother (who had passed away) appearing in front of her silently, making hand gestures that seemed to indicate that he needed help.

Hence, on the first day of the Chanting class, I offer lights for my brother in front of the Earth Store Bodhisattva’s statue, hoping that he can receive blessings and peacefully depart into the Pure Land.

On the fifth day of the Chanting class, when I was chanting the mantra sincerely, I suddenly saw my brother appearing in front of my eyes, smiling at me. He was neatly dressed and a ray of golden light surrounded his head. I was so touched by this scene that I couldn’t help but cry. My brother had died suddenly in a disease-free and painless condition. I was very sad at the time and have been unable to let go of this incident for ten years. This was the first time I saw my brother while chanting. I believe that my brother has received the guidance and blessings of the Earth Store Bodhisattva and has departed for a better place. I have finally released the burden in my heart. At the end of the chanting class, my heart was filled with infinite joy and gratitude!

#EarthStoreBodhisattva, #OfferingLight #Chanting
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七月，孝亲报恩月 —2018盂兰盆超度祈福法会 2018 Bodhi Meditation Ullambana Festival Blessing Ceremony

“地狱不空，誓不成佛”，地藏王菩萨的慈悲大愿感天动地，值此盂兰盆节即将来临的日子，菩提禅修于8月19日在沙登举办了2018年“盂兰盆超度祈福法会”，共有4000来宾参与。

为已故亲友点灯念佛，超度祈福，借着地藏王菩萨的慈悲大愿，救拔三恶道中往生的亲人，以期孝亲报恩。

数千人一起唱诵由金菩提宗師最新录制的《地藏王菩萨心咒》，真诚的颂唱声冲上云霄，萦绕空中，百位菩提弟子绕场念佛，通过真诚的诵念，很多人的慈悲心被唤醒，那一刻，大家脸上流淌的是感动与法喜的泪水。

同时，数十名资深禅师一同点燃佛前逾万盏的明灯，通过供灯，祈愿往生的亲友们得到佛菩萨的加持和护佑，得以往生至极乐世界。

接下来，智光禅师以最新推出的《六字大明咒》为全场来宾加持，来自宇宙的强大能量震撼全场，在场嘉宾感受着这份大能量，获得身心的舒畅和自在。

有几位从菩提禅修中获益的学员上台分享他们的喜悦，无论是身体上的受益还是心灵上的提升，见证人的禅修分享让到场来宾纷纷落泪。

最后，来宾皆可获得金菩提宗師特别加持的“五色米”、“五色绳”等限量法物免费和来宾结缘，让来宾们带着满满的祝福和吉祥回家。

今天的法会还设立了很多功能区，提供相关禅修咨询和体验，茶香斋也售卖中秋月饼和各种小食供来宾请购，而本次法会特别推出的加持法物“天珠”更是备受大众喜爱。rnrnUllambana Blessing Ceremony, 4000 people in Malaysia chanted for blessings!

On Sunday, August 19th, about 4,000 people gathered at the Ullambana event held in MAEPS, Serdang, Malaysia. They chanted with sincerity and offered lights to the Buddha to ask for blessings for their deceased loved ones. The atmosphere was extraordinary! Various meditation centers worldwide are also having their Ullambana Blessing Ceremony. If you wish to offer lights and send blessings to your ancestors during this period, you may contact any of the Bodhi Meditation Centers worldwide.

Worldwide Bodhi Meditation Centers: https://www.puti.org/en/worldwide-centers/

#BodhiMeditationCenter, #UllambanaFestival, #BlessingsCeremony, #MakeLightOfferings

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能讓你「吉祥」又「好命」的名字？
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曾經，有個同修家裡最近添了孫子，我正想向她道喜，誰知道她竟然難過地哭了起來！
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她說：「從知道媳婦懷孕的那一天開始，我跟先生就非常開心，巴不得把所有好東西都捧給他們；孫子出生之後，我們根據孫子的生辰八字，找了最好的算命師想給孫子算個吉祥順利的好名子，可我兒子居然說幫孩子取名是父母的工作，又說我們取的名字既難聽又老土！自己就去報了戶口，真是傷透我們的心了！」
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我說：「兒孫自有兒孫福，一家人何必爭鋒相對呢？假設今天妳爭贏了，孫子照著妳的意思取名字，妳高興了，可妳兒子跟媳婦都不開心了，對妳、或者對這個孩子來說，又有什麼好處呢？不如妳就跟他們商量一下，他們取的名字是大名，你們請算命師取的名字當作是小名，在家裡喊就好，這樣總可以了吧？」
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她被我說得有些開心了。回去之後，她照著我說的去跟兒子媳婦商量。她兒子媳婦，知道取名字的時候已經惹了父母不開心，這時候也願意退一步，把父母請人算的吉祥名字給孩子當小名，順利化解了一場家庭糾紛。
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其實，名字只是加分的作用而已，真正能夠決定命運的，是你是否「心懷慈悲」。如果心中沒有慈悲，總是為非作歹，那就算名子取得再好、再吉祥的名字，都沒辦法掩蓋掉他身上不好的氣息；相反的，如果這個孩子的教育很成功，從小就知道要做好事情，即使他的名字不好聽，或者說寓意有些不吉祥，可在這樣充滿善念的人身上，又能起到多少影響呢？
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#取名字、#親子關係、#心懷慈悲、#家庭糾紛、#吉祥好命rnrnA Name That Brings Good Luck And Auspiciousness?

One of my disciples just had a grandchild. Before I could congratulate her, she suddenly cried out loud with grief.

I said, “What happened? Tell me”.

She elaborated, “Ever since my husband and I knew about my daughter-in-law’s pregnancy, we were very happy. We were so anxious to bring all the good things to them. When the grandchild was born, we look for a fortune-teller to come up with an auspicious name based on our grandchild’s birthdate. However, my son felt that it is the responsibility of the parents to give the child his name. Moreover, he deemed that the name we have chosen is unpleasant and old-fashioned. He went to register his chosen name for his child and this has really broken our hearts.

I consoled her, “Kids have their own blessing, there is no need to result in a family rivalry. Even if your grandchild adopts your chosen name, you are happy, but your son and daughter-in-law will be miserable. What good comes out of this for you or your grandchild? Alternatively, have a discussion with them. The name chosen by your son will be the formal name while the suggested name by the fortune-teller can be the nickname to be used only at home. This should work.”

She was happy after this conversation and went home to discuss with her son and daughter-in-law. The son and daughter-in-law realized that their parents were not happy over the child’s naming issue and decided to take a step back. They agreed to adopt the name the parents got from the fortune-teller as the child’s nickname. Thus, the family dispute was peacefully resolved.

In fact, a name does not determine one’s fate, it may only score some points. What determines one’s fate is whether he has compassion in his heart. If he has no compassion in his heart and keep doing evil acts, a good and auspicious name will not cover up his negativity from these actions. In contrast, if this child has a proper education, and was taught from young to do good deeds, an unpleasant name has very little effect on someone who has so much kindness.

#Naming, #FamilyRelationship, #CompassionateHeart, #FamilyDispute, #AuspiciousAndGoodLuck

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