On the 15th day of the first lunar month of the Chinese New Year, Lantern Festival is celebrated joyfully at the Bodhi Meditation Silicon Valley Center in Milpitas, CA.
Both old and new practitioners, along with family and friends, totaling around 300 people, gathered happily together. They listened to Grandmaster JinBodhi’s videos especially made for the Bodhi Meditation Silicon Valley
Center.
The celebration begins with the God of Wealth and the Goddess of Wealth distributing lucky money, blessing everyone with wealth and auspiciousness.
Volunteers performed songs and dances, as well as skits and games. Their vitality is a testament to Bodhi Meditation’s effects while their energy infected everyone present. From toddlers to seniors in their 80’s, all participated eagerly, guessing lantern riddles, learning paper-cutting, molding clay, and playing games. Finally, amidst the energy blessing, attendees received Grandmaster JinBodhi’s personal blessings from the “Blooming of Triple Yuan” treasure fan for the Bodhi Meditation Silicon Valley
Center and the “Smooth Sailing” treasure fan for the Bodhi Meditation San Francisco Center. These fans send auspicious and compassionate energy to everyone, blessing all attendees with health and happiness in the Year of the Dragon.
Friends old and new meet joyfully
Everyone attentively listens to the video titled “New Year Blessings for the Bodhi Meditation Silicon Valley Center in 2024” recorded by Grandmaster JinBodhi, which is filled with sincere wishes and auspicious blessings for all fellow practitioners at the Bodhi Meditation Silicon Valley Center. Grandmaster JinBodhi talks about ways to illuminate our body and mind, to bring auspiciousness and well-being, and to bless future generations. Grandmaster also looks forward to the prospects of Bodhi Meditation in the Bay Area, fostering good karma and benefiting all sentient beings. Everyone is deeply moved and inspired by the talk.
The directors of the Bodhi Meditation Silicon Valley Center in Milpitas, CA and its volunteers sincerely present a song titled “Because of You, I Am Happy”, expressing our heartfelt gratitude to Grandmaster JinBodhi. Some share miraculous stories of physical and mental health recoveries.
Ann performs the lively song “Spring Breeze Kisses My Face,” brimming with festive atmosphere. She shares an incredible experience. 17 years ago, she suffered mobility difficulties due to a fall, unable to stand up, sit down, or lift her arms above her head without assistance. She spent three years consulting many doctors without significant improvement. Then she heard about Bodhi Meditation and took the 8.5-Day Health and Happiness Retreat. After just one session, she noticed a significant improvement. For the following 14 years, Ann persisted in her meditation practice and meditation retreat. Now, at 70 years old, she is healthy and active.
The skit is humorous and relatable. Laughter fills the air during the team games.
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday. People paint lanterns and takes them home.
Guessing lantern riddles is an essential activity during the Lantern Festival.
Traditional crafts such as pottery making, Chinese ribbon knotting, and paper cutting are very popular.
Ring toss, corn hole, mini golf, and VR games attracted people of all ages. Young and old, everyone enthusiastically participated
Bodhi Meditation Silicon Valley Center’s dance troupe’s performance roused the crowd
The raffle segment was full of surprises, especially with the gifts bestowed by Grandmaster JinBodhi, which caused waves of excitement.
Grandmaster JinBodhi personally hand-painted and blessed the “Smooth Sailing” and “Blooming of Triple Yuan” treasure fans, bestowing auspicious and compassionate energy upon everyone. He blessed all the attendees with health, happiness, and fulfillment in the Year of the Dragon.
After listening to numerous beneficial testimonies from the audience, many people came forward to register and inquire about meditation classes and retreats.