宣化上人怎麼主持開光？Documentary of Venerable Master Hsuan Hua presiding over the Grand Opening Light Ceremony
金聖寺 Gold Sage Monastery
Dear all Dharma Friends,
【今日開光光無量 無量光照無量國】
--1993年1月8日 宣化上人於「法界佛教印經會」主持開光大典紀錄片
"Today as the light is opened, the light is immeasurable; Immeasurable light shines upon immeasurable lands."
— Documentary of Venerable Master Hsuan Hua presiding over the Grand Opening Light Ceremony at the Dharma Realm Buddhist Books Distribution Association, January 8, 1993.
https://drbataipei.org/drbbds/founder/taiwan-10.htm
1993年是宣化上人最後一次返台，當時老和尚看到台灣的局勢，頂著年邁、頂著病痛，風塵僕僕，各處奔波，一絲力量也不留給自己，全心全力為這片土地努力，榮辱不計，毀譽不動，知其不可為而為之，為的是「給臺灣人民送福來」，盼能減少臺灣的天災人禍。
「法界佛教印經會」是美國法界佛教總會在臺的樞紐，1984年成立，四十多年來，從居無定所到現在功能具全的會所，從居士團體到僧人駐錫的道場。
1993年1月8日 宣公上人在此為佛像開光，並舉行剃度儀式，百忙中還在一間小小的會客室，接受訪問。
今特地上傳當年開光的影片，讓後人知道 宣公上人是怎麼主持開光儀式，以啟後人。
Youtube影片地址：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjHtSvh_Mco&t=18s
1993 marked the final visit of Venerable Master Hsuan Hua to Taiwan. Observing the situation in Taiwan at the time, and despite his advanced age and failing health, the Master traveled tirelessly from place to place. He reserved not a shred of strength for himself, dedicating his entire heart and life to this land. Indifferent to honor or shame, unmoved by praise or blame, he persevered in "doing what he knew was impossible." His sole purpose was to "bring blessings to the people of Taiwan," in hopes of mitigating natural and man-made disasters.
The Dharma Realm Buddhist Books Distribution Association (DRBBDA) is the Taiwan hub of the U.S.-based Dharma Realm Buddhist Association. Founded in 1984, it has evolved over the past forty years from a nomadic existence to its current fully equipped headquarters, and from a lay Buddhist group to a Bodhimanda (place of practice) where monastics now reside.
On January 8, 1993, Master Hsuan Hua presided over the consecration of Buddha images and held a shaving (ordination) ceremony here. Despite his grueling schedule, he even accepted an interview in a small reception room.
We are specifically uploading the footage of that day’s consecration ceremony to let future generations witness how the Master presided over such an event, thereby providing them with guidance and inspiration.
Joy in Dharma!