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The Odes to the 2016 UK Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony

No matter how long a river is, it can be traced back to its origin.No matter how tall a tree is, it has roots. The union of “Yin” and “Yang” that are in harmony gives rise to everything.

The Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony and Its Significance
Speech By Venerable Master Chin Kung

Filial piety is the root of Chinese culture, just like of a big tree, it is the root. The people of ancient China say, “Of all the good deeds, filial piety is foremost.

Commencement of the Year 2017 – Global Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony
Speech By Venerable Master Chin Kung

Why are we holding the Ceremony? To commemorate the virtues of our ancestors and promote filial piety.

The Ancestral Annotations of the Ancestral Remembrance Service, 2015 Winter Solstice

These family names were based on imperial grants of state or territory, or an inherited position or title held by a paternal ancestor.

Commencement of the Ancestral Remembrance Service Protocol

Ancestral Remembrance Service Protocol
A. General Standards
B. The Ancestral Remembrance Service Procedure
C. Ancestral Remembrance Service – Glossary
D. Usage of Ceremonial items
E. Arranging the Memorial Tablets
F. Layout of ceremonial items on the altar
G. Musical Score and Photo

The Rationale for the Ancestral Memorial Hall

The essence in commemorating ancestors is to remember our origin, the ‘returning to our origins.’ Rituals of sacrifice and commemoration are of utmost importance in ancient Chinese ceremonies. They are good manifestation of utmost sincerity in the daily lives. This is a fundamental way of self-improvement and cultivation. There are three sacrificial activities. Firstly, sacrificial ceremonies for the ancestors. 

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2017 Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony in London, 9-11 June

2016 UK Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony and Thrice Buddhist Yearning Service, 24-26 June

2016 Singapore Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony and Thrice Buddhist Yearning Service, 6-7 Aug.

2016 Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony. Taipei International Convention Center, Taiwan. 21 Aug.

2015 Winter Solstice: Hong Kong Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony and Thrice Buddhist Yearning Service, 18-21 Dec.

2015 Ancestor of Chinese Nation Remembrance Ceremony. Qishan Wanfo Buddhist Temple, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China, 6 Oct.