Stake attention in this memory
The image displays a formal gathering of numerous Buddhist monks dressed in traditional saffron and maroon robes, seated in two long rows on a polished wooden floor. They are in a meditative or attentive posture within a spacious, well-lit hall. The hall features a distinctive modern ceiling with intricate, illuminated patterns and several chandeliers, suggesting a blend of traditional and contemporary design. According to the visible text, the photograph records a "Karma ceremony" (羯磨仪式) that took place on the morning of May 23, 2024 (the sixteenth day of the fourth lunar month in the Jiachen year). The event was held on the fourth floor of the Pujue Building within Dafo Temple, located in Guangzhou, China. Venerable Abbot Yaozhi led the monastic community (两序大众) of Dafo Temple in this ceremony, which was conducted "in accordance with Buddhist precepts, lawfully and appropriately." The scene conveys a sense of solemnity and spiritual focus, highlighting a significant religious event. A slight reflection on the surface of the framed photograph is visible.
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