【吉祥如意，端午安康】
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端午節，又稱端陽節、龍舟節。最早起源於古代人們對龍圖騰的崇拜祭祀，後來有的地方慢慢融入了紀念屈原、伍子胥等人文風俗，再加上地域文化不同，端午節的風俗因此多彩多姿，主要有賽龍舟、掛艾草、吃粽子、飲雄黃酒、結彩繩等。
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端午前後由於節氣入夏，氣溫上升，疾病好發，且蚊蟲滋生，所以人們通常會在家門口掛一束艾草，借助艾草的特殊揮發性香氣來驅蟲、防病、辟邪。家家戶戶都會打掃衛生，清除室內污穢，再佩戴中草藥香包，辟邪驅瘟、提神醒腦。
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此外，人們還講究用五色彩絲線編織長命縷，給孩子佩戴於脖子或手腕處，或掛在床頭，祈求孩子消災袪病、健康平安。我們各地的菩提禪堂也都有加持過各式天珠、瑪瑙、水晶手串或掛飾，供大家迎請回家配戴。這些吉祥的大能量，能驅邪祟、攘災禍，護佑佩戴者出入平安、招福納祥。
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端午節，祝幅大家諸事順利、家庭幸福、健康快樂。
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#端午、#五色繩、#招福納祥rnrnBlessings of good fortune, auspiciousness, safety and good health during this Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival and Duanyang Festival, has its origins in the adoration and worship of the dragon totem but later took on cultural significance as some regions assimilated the commemoration of Qu Yuan and Wu Zixu into the festival. Due to diverse culture in various regions, many interesting customs associated with this festival arose. These include dragon boat racing, hanging of wormwood grass, eating rice dumplings, drinking realgar wine and braiding multi-colored strings.
The Dragon Boat Festival falls at the beginning of the summer season. The rising temperatures results in the flourishing of diseases and insect. The common people usually hung wormwood grass at their door to combat this as it was believed that the unique scent from the grass would help to repel insects, diseases and evil spirits. This is also a time where every household take special care to cleanse their houses and carry with them a pouch containing special herbs to drive out evil spirits and refresh the mind.
It is also a custom for the adults to make longevity braids using multi-colored threads. These braids can be hung on the children’s beds or worn around their necks and wrists. It is believed that these braids would help to keep the children safe and healthy. Our Bodhi Meditation Centers worldwide have various type of blessed Dzi beads, agates, crystal bracelets or ornaments for you to bring home. Their auspicious and powerful energy have the ability to dispel evil, avert disasters and protect the wearer and bless him or her with safety, good fortune and auspiciousness.
On this Dragon Boat Festival, may all of you be blessed with smooth sailing in all aspects of your lives, harmonious family relationships, good health and happiness.
#DragonBoatFestival, #FiveColoredBraids, #AttractingGoodFortuneAndAuspiciousness
