MANILA, Philippines, October 9, 2026 — Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple conducted a Buddhist blessing and purification ceremony at Okada Manila in celebration of Ultramega Supermarket's anniversary. The ceremony was held at the invitation of Ms. Lin Yingying, owner of Ultramega Supermarket – Muntinlupa, and her son, Mr. Yao Qinghui, to offer blessings for business prosperity, good health, peace, and harmony.
The anniversary celebration brought together representatives from more than 100 partner companies, senior executives, and business associates, with nearly 10,000 attendees. Approximately 1,000 participants joined the Buddhist blessing ceremony.
Ultramega has maintained an annual tradition of inviting Fo Guang Shan monastics to conduct blessing and purification ceremonies during its anniversary celebrations. Through these blessings, the company expresses its commitment to business success, product quality, consumer health, and responsible business practices.
The ceremony was presided over by Venerable Jue Lin, assisted by Venerable Jue Ci as chant leader, Venerable Zhi Rong on the wooden fish instrument, and Venerables Neng Guang and Ru Liang.
The solemn ceremony included the Praise of the Willow Branch and Pure Water, chanting of the Great Compassion Mantra, and recitation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva's name. The monastics then performed the purification ritual by sprinkling blessed water throughout the venue, symbolizing the cleansing of negative thoughts and the cultivation of peace and purity.
The ceremony also featured the reading of A Prayer for Creating Good Affinities by Fo Guang Shan founder Venerable Master Hsing Yun, followed by the Three Refuges and dedication of merits.
During his Dharma talk, Venerable Jue Lin extended blessings for everyone's health, safety, and success. He shared Venerable Master Hsing Yun's vision of world peace and social harmony, encouraging participants to cultivate kindness, mutual respect, understanding, and compassion.
He emphasized that success in life and business requires more than prayers and blessings. It also depends on personal effort, perseverance, determination, and hard work.
As a special gesture, Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple presented Ultramega Supermarket with a piece of calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun bearing the words "Harmony and Co-Existence, Galloping Towards Success" (和諧共生，馬到成功).
The calligraphy conveys Venerable Master Hsing Yun's vision of mutual respect, harmonious coexistence, and shared prosperity. It also encourages everyone to move forward with determination, perseverance, and confidence in achieving success. Through this meaningful gift, the monastics extended their blessings to Ultramega Supermarket, its management, employees, and business partners.
Every participant also received a pendant featuring Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, the embodiment of compassion. The monastics encouraged everyone not only to wear the pendant but also to practice the Bodhisattva's teachings by showing compassion, kindness, love, and friendliness toward others.
Participants were also invited to pose for photographs using the lotus hand gesture, creating a joyful and heartwarming atmosphere.
In Buddhism, the lotus symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening. Although it grows from muddy water, it blossoms unstained, representing the ability to maintain a pure and virtuous heart despite life's challenges and complexities.
Through this symbolic gesture, participants were encouraged to remain honest, kind, and compassionate in their personal and professional lives.
The ceremony highlighted the meaningful connection between Buddhism and the business community, bringing the teachings of Humanistic Buddhism into everyday life.
By embracing the compassion of Avalokitesvara, the purity of the lotus, and the spirit of harmonious coexistence, participants were encouraged to cultivate good relationships, work diligently, and contribute to a more peaceful, caring, and harmonious society.
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