President Attends Buddha Bathing and Filial Piety Prayer Ceremony, Thanks Tzu Chi for Selfless Contributions to Society
President Lai Ching-te attended Tzu Chi's Buddha Bathing and Filial Piety Prayer Ceremony, expressing gratitude for Tzu Chi's selfless contributions to society. The President emphasized that Tzu Chi is always at the forefront during disasters, showing the world Taiwan's warmth and hope.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 10th) President Lai Ching-te today attended the "2026 Buddha Bathing, Filial Piety and Gratitude Prayer Ceremony." The President said that whenever disasters strike, Tzu Chi volunteers are always at the forefront and stay until the end. He wants to represent the nation in thanking Tzu Chi for its selfless contributions to society, allowing the world to see Taiwan's warmth and bringing hope and light everywhere.
The Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation held the "2026 Buddha Bathing, Filial Piety and Gratitude Prayer Ceremony" at the National Concert Hall and Theater Square this evening to celebrate Buddha's Birthday. President Lai personally participated in the Buddha bathing and prayer ritual.
The Buddha bathing ceremony began around 6 PM. The President and the public chanted the "Praise to the Buddha Gatha" in unison and performed three bows to the Buddha. Afterwards, they recited a prayer text with the Dharma masters and the crowd.
The President stated in his blessing speech that Tzu Chi has upheld the philosophy of "for Buddhism, for all sentient beings" for sixty years. Whenever disasters strike, Tzu Chi volunteers are always at the forefront and stay until the end. He wants to represent the nation in thanking Tzu Chi for its selfless contributions to society, allowing the world to see Taiwan's warmth and bringing hope and light everywhere.
Subsequently, the President led the public in Buddha bathing rituals such as prostrating before the Buddha's feet, making sincere vows, and receiving the Dharma fragrance, jointly praying for social harmony and national peace and prosperity.
Attendees at the prayer ceremony included Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Ho Chih-wei, Minister of Interior Liu Se-fang, Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih, former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-pyng, Legislator Su Chiao-hui, and envoys from various countries stationed in Taiwan. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150510
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 10th) President Lai Ching-te today attended the "2026 Buddha Bathing, Filial Piety and Gratitude Prayer Ceremony." The President said that whenever disasters strike, Tzu Chi volunteers are always at the forefront and stay until the end. He wants to represent the nation in thanking Tzu Chi for its selfless contributions to society, allowing the world to see Taiwan's warmth and bringing hope and light everywhere.
The Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation held the "2026 Buddha Bathing, Filial Piety and Gratitude Prayer Ceremony" at the National Concert Hall and Theater Square this evening to celebrate Buddha's Birthday. President Lai personally participated in the Buddha bathing and prayer ritual.
The Buddha bathing ceremony began around 6 PM. The President and the public chanted the "Praise to the Buddha Gatha" in unison and performed three bows to the Buddha. Afterwards, they recited a prayer text with the Dharma masters and the crowd.
The President stated in his blessing speech that Tzu Chi has upheld the philosophy of "for Buddhism, for all sentient beings" for sixty years. Whenever disasters strike, Tzu Chi volunteers are always at the forefront and stay until the end. He wants to represent the nation in thanking Tzu Chi for its selfless contributions to society, allowing the world to see Taiwan's warmth and bringing hope and light everywhere.
Subsequently, the President led the public in Buddha bathing rituals such as prostrating before the Buddha's feet, making sincere vows, and receiving the Dharma fragrance, jointly praying for social harmony and national peace and prosperity.
Attendees at the prayer ceremony included Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Ho Chih-wei, Minister of Interior Liu Se-fang, Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih, former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-pyng, Legislator Su Chiao-hui, and envoys from various countries stationed in Taiwan. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150510
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