Kṣitigarbha Dharma Assembly Promotes Filial Piety and Gratitude

October 11, 2026

Written by Shih Tsui-yu

To promote the Buddhist spirit of filial piety, Xiangyun Temple held a Kṣitigarbha Dharma Assembly in Observance of Filial Piety Month on October 11. The ceremony was jointly presided over by Venerable Jueji, Venerable Yongjia, Venerable Ruyuan, and Venerable Yisong. Approximately 120 devotees gathered in the Main Shrine to reverently recite the Sutra of the Fundamental Vows of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, creating a solemn and spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

The Sutra of the Fundamental Vows of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva is widely regarded as the "Sutra of Filial Piety" in Buddhism, highlighting Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva's profound vows to honor parents, repay their kindness, and liberate all sentient beings from suffering. Through sutra recitation and spiritual practice, participants dedicated the merits of their practice to deceased loved ones and ancestors of past generations, deepening their understanding of the importance of recognizing, appreciating, and repaying kindness.

At the conclusion of the assembly, Venerable Jueji delivered a Dharma talk, encouraging participants to follow the example of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva by cultivating wholesome roots, supporting Buddhist temples, and forming positive connections with others. The Venerable also emphasized the importance of applying Buddhist wisdom in everyday life to purify the body and mind, cultivate blessings and wisdom, and collectively pray for a harmonious society and the well-being of all sentient beings.