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5 month, 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Wenchuan County, Sichuan province, shock waves and to Guizhou, Yunnan, Gansu . and Qinghai, Shaanxi Province, has so far resulted in more than 10,000 people dead and injured people is difficult to statistics. Housing in an instant collapse of the numerous, numerous families was not complete. People crying, wailing, no choice but to wait for sth When the news are known, the spirit of “out of compassion, with great sorrow” bodhisattva spirit, big Buddha Temple get up to speed quickly, immediately organized by preparatory and disaster relief donations. The good will from May 16, lasted for three days. On May 16, Guangzhou is cloudy, a little stuffy, but the backyard of big Buddha Temple Square is here. People with a sincere, a sad heart to take part in the law. At 8 o’clock in the morning, will begin by, Yiu Chi monk led all the lay faithful worship scenes such as the legal instrument, uniform, Grand, solemn. FA before the start of great monks made an important speech. In his speech, monk tell of the Sichuan disaster introduces Kai meaning built by; last call for everyone, as the Buddhists are supposed to contribute to the suffering of people affected by their part. At 10 o’clock, Sutra Conference to a successful conclusion. Then begin disaster relief fund-raising activities. First of all, large master BR lead in contributions, and then by the worshippers line followed by contributions. All the worshippers are very active, as of today (16th), contributions have amounted to as much as 250,000. Before this big Buddha Temple has donated 400,000 yuan. Origin of these donations, hoping to give the affected people to help. Through this method, pray to health bliss pure land of the deceased in the earthquake; injured persons as soon as possible to restore health; health to turn grief into strength, courage to rebuild their homes as soon as possible.