Mon, 17 May 2010
The ceremony was led by the local Tzu Chi director, Shi Hongqi, and 30 outstanding students from the schools. All the boys and girls at the schools know the importance of Buddha Day and saw it as an opportunity to show their appreciation for the help they receive from the foundation. Also attending were toddlers from the day care centre. They were guided by adults but still made mistakes; they were dedicated and quick to correct their mistakes. They might not know all the procedures – but their sincerity was the best offering they could make.
Most of those attending the ceremonies believe in Christianity, the majority religion in South Africa and, for many, it was a first experience of Buddha Day. Whatever their religion, everyone took the opportunity to cleanse and purify their minds and dedicate themselves to spiritual improvement.
Source : www.tzuchi.org