Thursday, December 14, 2006
Went to the Relics exhibition last night. It was really an eye-opener. The decoration and everything was done nicely. And you can see many different relics there.
We reached there at about 6pm. We went for dinner before going into the exhibition. We went to the registration counter to register. The lady there gave us some free gifts and asked if we are going to help in the praying for world peace. They need us to chant a total of 1000000000 times altogether by 17/12. Then they are going to pray for world peace on that day., together with all Lamas and the followers. Of course we said yes. After that we walked over to another registration counter. This time, it is to register for the blessing that will take place that evening and as a follower of the association. We proceed to the exhibition hall immediately after the registration. We saw a lot of relics. From the Buddha itself and his ten great disciples. It was really 'WOW'!!!
I saw relics from the buddha's blood, fingers, brain, bone, teeth and even saliva. Can you imagine?! Relics from all these body parts!? Some relics are as big as a palm, some bigger. But most of them are very small ones. Relics do multiply by themselves over the years. The people in the exhibition said that the relics multiply faster during the exhibition as they play the chanting of the living Buddha everyday. It is also believe that Relics come in 5 colours at first. Slowly, some of them change colours over the years.
They also have a row of Lamas and volunteers there with the relics kept in glass ornaments telling you little anecdotes about the relics. They'll ask you to put both hand close to the relics and when you do so, you'll feel magnetic wave. Depending on your 'fate', some will feel stronger wave while some will feel cold wave instead.
At about 7.30pm, we were seated at the hall waiting for the Blessing Ceremony to begin. The Living Buddha and his group of Lamas reached at about 8.30pm. I love this part most. Before they reached, you'll hear the sound of the 海螺(shape of a big seashell), a musical instrument famous for its beautiful sound and was widely used in Tibet. Then slowly, you'll see whole group of people, lining up in order, entering the hall and onto the stage. The whole thing is really magnificent!
We stayed there till about 10.30pm. And went home straight as it was already late. I'm glad I went last night. For as long as I live, I will never forget this day.
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snowflakes at 3:54 PM