The New York Meditation Center held a heartwarming New Year’s Day online blessing event. We bade farewell to the unforgettable 2020, and ushered in the first day of 2021.
Four beautiful and elegant emcees eloquently opened this event. During the testimony sharing, several sisters spoke about their spiritual journey this year, expressing their gratitude for Grandmaster JinBodhi’s compassionate blessings. They vowed to show their gratitude to Grandmaster for the benefits they received. As we welcome a bright new year, let us send our sincere wishes and listen to their stories from this extraordinary year….
Testimony Sharing
Sister Kun Fu shared that in the past year, she had participated in various online classes conducted by Grandmaster JinBodhi. After having floaters for more than 10 years, the floaters have disappeared! She also practiced Energy Bagua Aerobics, and felt blockages cleared in the meridian points of her body, freeing her from years of pain in her back and legs. During this pandemic, her tenant was declared bankrupt. Through lighting a lamp for blessings, amazingly her tenant repaid every single cent of the outstanding rental.
Sister Chi Bai was diagnosed with protrusion of the first, fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae in 1988. The doctor suggested surgery but could not guarantee that she would be mobile after the surgery. As the risk was too high, she opted out of surgery and tried all means to cure her problem to no avail. Her life was without hope. After getting to know Bodhi Meditation, through diligent practice of various meditation methods, she is no longer in pain. Not only did she benefit from Bodhi, her entire family also received blessings. She vows to devote herself to do volunteer work to show her gratitude to Grandmaster JinBodhi.
Our senior sister Wu Xi shared how she chose to face her doctor’s misdiagnosis with compassion and tolerance. She heeded Grandmaster’s teachings to diligently practice The Meditation of Greater Illumination. She experienced for herself how this method helps one to heal the fastest, and she overcame the pain in her left arm due to the misdiagnosis, as well as eliminating diaphragm cramps and pain in her foot.
In addition, sister Ma Mi and sister Shou Jiu also shared another two stories with everyone. Sister Rong Ning lost her job during the pandemic. Since she had more time at home, she participated in every online class that was offered by Grandmaster JinBodhi. Through these classes, she learned to adjust her mentality and face her situation with a positive attitude. She also learned how to communicate better with her son. With blessings from light offerings, her son has become more obedient and her family more harmonious.
Sister Kun Tuo is becoming more beautiful with more practice; her palms became thicker, her skin is smoother, even her earlobes give her an auspicious appearance. Her children and grandchildren are also blessed.
Every single one of these sharings is sincere and engaging. We rejoice in the benefits they received, and we are moved by their vow to show their gratitude to Grandmaster.
YouTube Promotion
In this turbulent year of 2020, Grandmaster JinBodhi has been very compassionate and offered a series of online courses for everyone. There were so many people who benefited. Many dharma brothers and sisters expressed their gratitude to Grandmaster through written letters. At the same time, the participants vowed to promote Grandmaster’s YouTube. In the past few months, New York Meditation Center introduced 746 new friends to subscribe to Grandmaster JinBodhi’s YouTube channel. As a result, 26 newcomers participated in Grandmaster’s online classes.
Chanting for Blessings
Teacher Guan Shan blessed everyone for the New Year and reminded us to think about the meaning of life. In order to change our destiny, we need to make adjustments to our values, so that we will feel content, be grateful and show our gratitude to Grandmaster JinBodhi!
Before chanting for blessings, we listened to Grandmaster JinBodhi explain the meaning of Guru Rinpoche’s Heart Mantra. The sincere chanting made everyone deeply realize this blessing from the cosmic energy and the profound compassion of Grandmaster for all living beings!
New Center’s Renovation Update
This live broadcast included a virtual tour of New York’s new meditation center during renovation. Everyone was enthusiastic and is waiting with great anticipation to go to the new center. This tour introduced various halls and functional areas: Guanyin Hall on the first floor, Medicine Buddha Hall on the second floor, and even the large outdoor activity area on the roof was shown. All arrangements are so perfect, warm and comfortable! We are grateful to Grandmaster for providing us with such a good practice environment. We can devote ourselves to volunteer here, accumulate merits, spread dharma principles, and reach out to more destined sentient beings so they will receive the benefit!
In Conclusion
Toward the end of the event, Teacher Guan Shan gave us these important reminders. In the New Year, we must listen to Grandmaster’s teachings. These teachings must be combined with our practice. We must believe in cause and effect, and use the simplest compassion and joy to “believe.” We must believe in spreading compassion and kindness, and know that these sacrifices will return to us!
The New Year’s Day event ended with everyone deeply moved and filled with auspiciousness. We anticipate goodness in the New Year. We eagerly anticipate moving to the new center. The energy of compassion is quietly instilled in everyone’s heart. Let us move forward with joy and gratitude, follow in the footsteps of Grandmaster and usher in a better future.
The intent of the testimonial is to offer wellness information of a general nature. Individual results of practice may vary.