Amazing Gala Show to celebrate the relocation of Guan Yin Citta New Zealand Chapter with surprising giveaways

On July 8, 2018, more than 500 Buddhist friends, neighbors, and local organization representatives gathered at Mt Eden War Memorial Hall in Auckland to celebrate the Guan Yin Citta New Zealand Chapter’s relocation. The gala was held just one day after the official relocation ceremony.

Since 2016, the Guan Yin Citta New Zealand Chapter has been at the forefront of the New Zealand’s communities in advocating for the core values of Buddhism by following Buddhist Master Jun Hong Lu’s teachings. The relocation to a larger place signifies the fast growth of the Buddhist practice center.

At the beginning of the gala, the host from Guan Yin Citta said, “This is a very exciting time for Guan Yin Citta New Zealand Chapter. In just one and half years, we’ve grown beyond our expectations and moved to a new place. It’s a big step not only for Guan Yin Citta Chapter, but also for all the friends as well. We express gratitude to Guan Yin Bodhisattva and Master Jun Hong Lu for the blessings and guidance on our way of practice. We’re grateful to all the Buddhist friends, local organizations and communities for their unconditional support of Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door.”

The performances were spectacular and full of energy. Started with the traditional Lion Dance, series of performances amazed the audience with no exceptions, including Tai Chi Kungfu Fan Dance, Chinese Qipao Dance, fashion show, magic show, solo singing, Peking Opera etc. Some of these performances were brought by local organizations and associations, such as New Zealand Tai Chi Martial Arts Club, New Zealand Peking Opera Club, and New Zealand Women’s Federation. After the performance of the sign language “Grateful Heart”, dozens of volunteers from Guan Yin Citta took center stage and performed a chorus of “A Verse for Guan Yin” to express their sincere gratitude to Guan Yin Bodhisattva.

During the gala, some lucky attendees participated in the promotional drawing and received surprising gifts from the giveaway. The winner of the drawing harvested a valuable pearl jewelry set, including a necklace and a pair of earrings. In addition, the event provided free vegetarian meals for everyone in attendance. Volunteers donated their time and prepared the food with a lot of heart and soul put into.

In the late afternoon, the gala was wrapped up with the Sichuan Opera Face performance, receiving immense applause of the audience. Most attendees pinned high hopes on Guan Yin Citta New Zealand Chapter for its future development in this new location.

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Master Jun Hong Lu

Jun Hong Lu is the chairman and Director of Australia Oriental Media Buddhist Charity Association registered under United Nations Global Compact as NGO-Non Government Organisation since July 2015.

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Relocation Celebration and Blessing Ceremony for Guan Yin Citta New Zealand Chapter

On July 7, 2018, a grand relocation ceremony of Guan Yin Citta New Zealand Chapter was held at Geenlane, Auckland. The new home marked a milestone for Guan Yin Citta New Zealand Chapter in terms of its growth and development since its opening in November, 2016.

Buddhist Master Jun Hong Lu, the founder of Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door and Chairman of both the World’s Parliament of Religions Foundation and the Australia Oriental Media Buddhist Charity Association, was invited to attend the celebration and blessed the Bodhisattva Figures at the brand new Guan Yin Hall. It was a landmark event for Buddhist practitioners from New Zealand and around the world.

After the Blessing Ceremony, Master Jun Hong Lu delivered an inspiring speech to the crowd at Guan Yin Hall. He said, “While living in this world, it’s crucial to liberate the mind. The blessing performed today is to turn the Guan Yin Hall into a holy place and provide it as a home to everyone. It is a practice center equivalent to those existed at the time of the Buddha. It’s also a Pure Land rooted in everyone’s heart. If you are feeling unhappy, miserable, or having difficulties in life, Guan Yin Hall is your retreat. You can stay here reading the Buddhist scriptures or sincerely praying for the blessings from Bodhisattva. Where the Bodhisattva resides is where wisdom exists and bad affinities dissolve. That’s why no matter what happens, we need to seek refuge in the Buddha and Bodhisattva for the blessings and protection. Although many people go through their life by acting smart and cunning, ultimately they become the victims of their own cleverness. Only relying on the blessings and power from Buddha and Bodhisattva can our fate be changed. ”

In the afternoon, a grand “World Buddhist Friends Meeting” was held with attendees around 1000 from New Zealand and other places of the world. During the meeting, Master Jun Hong Lu provided answers for over 30 questions related to Buddhist practice. Some Buddhist friends from New Zealand shared their life changing stories by practicing Recitations, Life Liberation and Making Vows. One of the friends luckily avoided car accident, and the other one recovered from cancer and created a medical miracle. The gathering is such a huge success that a broad and calming shade of Dharma joy permeated the whole place.

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Jun Hong Lu is the chairman and Director of Australia Oriental Media Buddhist Charity Association registered under United Nations Global Compact as NGO-Non Government Organisation since July 2015.