CELEBRATING THE FESTIVAL DAY OF ĐỨC GIÀ LAM THÁNH CHÚNG, 13/05 (LUNAR), PL 2565
Già Lam Thánh Chúng, also known as Quan Công or Quan Vân Trường, is one of the deities and Bodhisattvas who protect the Dharma and safeguard sacred monastic grounds. He is revered as a mighty Dharma Protector because, according to legend, Quan Công attained sainthood at Ngọc Tuyền Mountain and took refuge in the Buddha, whereupon he was bestowed the title of Dharma Protector to guard temples.
“Saving sentient beings through daily practice,
Guarding the monastery, delivering all temples,
Merit fulfilled, karmic conditions complete,
Upholding the true Dharma at the gate of the Già Lam temple.”
Già Lam Thánh Chúng, also known as Quan Công or Quan Vân Trường, is one of the deities and Bodhisattvas who protect the Dharma and safeguard sacred monastic grounds. He is revered as a mighty Dharma Protector because, according to legend, Quan Công attained sainthood at Ngọc Tuyền Mountain and took refuge in the Buddha, whereupon he was bestowed the title of Dharma Protector, to guard temples.
In Vietnam, Buddhists observe the 13th day of the 5th lunar month each year as the festival day of Đức Già Lam Thánh Chúng. Beyond honoring Him, Buddhist followers also draw inspiration from His generous, loyal, and upright example as a heroic figure, striving to practice benevolence, propriety, righteousness, wisdom, and integrity in daily life, while devotedly following the Buddha's teachings.
CELEBRATING THE FESTIVAL DAY OF GIÀ LAM THÁNH CHÚNG
, 13/05 (Lunar), Diệu Tướng Am respectfully wishes all Venerable Monks and Nuns, esteemed Buddhists, and valued customers: "Steadfastly uphold the precepts and practice mindful restraint, with boundless compassion extended to all beings."
We invite you to watch this video showcasing the majestic beauty of the Diệu Tướng Quan Công statue, created by Diệu Tướng Am:
