On February 26, 2015 (8th of the first lunar month), the Dharma Hall of Lingyin Temple was permeated with a warm and auspicious atmosphere when about 300 converted Buddhist disciples came from far and near to pay a New Year greeting to Abbot Guangquan. Ven. Guangquan illustrated to them the Noble Eightfold Path (right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration) and encouraged them to make persistent efforts, to cultivate both blessings and wisdom, to care about each other and make progress together in 2015.

Ven. Guangquan addressed the audience to be converted

The lay Buddhists reverently chanted sutras.

The lay Buddhists seized the opportunity to chant sutras and practice Buddhism together.

Attentive crown listened for venerable masters' instructions.

Converting followers prostrated to salute the Three Jewels.