The Happy Spring Carnival hosted by Bodhi Meditation New York at the Sheraton Hotel concluded auspiciously and successfully! On the auspicious day celebrating the birthday of Sakyamuni Buddha, the event was filled with warmth, joyful energy, and positive connections. Over 1,000 new and returning friends gathered to enjoy a grand celebration infused with compassion and laughter!
Lively Game Zone: Challenges and Prizes!
The game zone was bustling with excitement and laughter, offering a variety of creative challenges with exquisite prizes for the winners. The “Ring the Goose” and “Ping Pong Egg Tray” games became crowd favorites, drawing long lines as both adults and children played with great enthusiasm. These joyful challenges created countless cherished memories and left everyone smiling and fulfilled.
Interactive Stage Zone: Lucky Spin Steals the Spotlight!
The stage area was equally lively, with the thrilling Lucky Spin drawing rapt attention with every turn. Each spin kept the audience on edge, and winners beamed with joy to the sound of enthusiastic applause.
On top of that, interactive stage games pushed the excitement to new heights! Fun and surprising games brought the audience together in bursts of laughter, creating waves of joy throughout the venue.
Bathing the Buddha & Flower Offerings: Purify the Mind in Sacred Atmosphere
In a serene and solemn setting, guests respectfully took turns bathing the Buddha—a ritual symbolizing the cleansing of one’s body and mind, the removal of karmic obstacles, and the invitation of auspiciousness.
In addition to the majestic thangka of “The Life of Sakyamuni Buddha” that is displayed at every major event, this was the first time that the large thangkas of the Medicine Buddha and the Eleven-Faced Guanyin were presented for public veneration. Devotees reverently made wishes before the Buddhas, wrote down their heartfelt aspirations, hung them on the Wishing Tree, and offered the most beautiful flowers. On this sacred day of the Buddha’s birth, everyone felt the compassionate, calming, and peaceful energy of the space. With each flower and bow, hearts were purified and inspired by the tender compassion of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
Divination and Guidance: Come to Bodhi When You Face Life’s Challenges
The guidance area was filled with eager visitors. Two compassionate teachers patiently listened to each guest’s concerns, offering clarity, encouragement, and direction—lighting the way forward for many.
Energy Healing: Filled with Warmth and Loving Kindness
The energy healing area radiated a sacred warmth. Guests entered one by one with reverence and hope. Healing practitioners and volunteers offered sincere prayers for everyone’s peace, health, and growth in wisdom and merit. Many reported feeling a deep sense of tranquility and emotion, with some even moved to tears by the gentle, healing presence.。
A Joyful and Complete Gathering—Thank You for Being Part of It
The venue was filled with delicious aromas, special promotions, dazzling merchandise, joyful photo spots, and a creative DIY craft area. With Mother’s Day approaching, the special services prepared for mothers were especially well received. The entire venue overflowed with smiles, gratitude, and kindheartedness.
Heartfelt Stories: Quietly Blooming with Blessings and Wisdom
Amid the fun and excitement, touching testimonials of transformation were also shared:
Hong Gong offered a lamp on behalf of her father-in-law during a previous Bathing the Buddha Festival. He had suffered from severe depression for years, but after the offering, his condition improved miraculously. His spirits visibly lifted, moving the whole family.
Qing Mu shared how she was divinely guided during a Buddha chanting session to light a “Safe Travels Lamp” for her child. Just three days later, her child returned from a trip to Japan and mentioned that an earthquake had occurred shortly after their departure. Her eyes welled with tears as she expressed deep gratitude to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for their compassionate protection.
Rong Wen said that after joining the Health and Happiness Retreat at the Meditation Center, the knee pain that had troubled her for 3–4 years disappeared, and she could walk with ease. Her 7–8 years of insomnia also completely resolved, leaving her feeling like a brand-new person.
Jiang Naibin shared that his long-standing knee pain, shoulder pain, numb hands, and backache were all miraculously resolved after just one Health and Happiness Retreat session!
These real-life transformations were profoundly moving, once again affirming the incredible power of Bodhi Meditation and the compassion and greatness of Grandmaster JinBodhi.
None of this would have been possible without the wholehearted dedication of every volunteer. From early planning to final wrap-up, everyone worked tirelessly to create a warm, joyful gathering for all.
More Than a Festival—A Spiritual Encounter and a Planting of Blessings
This was not just a festival, but a heartfelt encounter and a time to sow the seeds of wisdom and compassion. May this joy, gratitude, and blessing flow with the spring breeze and nourish even more hearts.
A heartfelt thank you to every participant and volunteer. Your dedication and passion made this event truly complete and unforgettable. We look forward to reuniting at the next event—welcoming each day with joy and kindness!
The intent of the testimonial is to offer wellness information of a general nature. Individual results of practice may vary.