Indianapolis, January 17, 2008

       Namo the Honored Soon-To-Come-Maitreya Buddha,

       Dear Most Venerable, Abbot, and Honorable Monks and Nuns,
       Dear Buddhist Followers and Practitioners,

         The cycle of the universe has always changed and never stopped for a moment. All of the changes make room for the revival of new life. At this time, here and there, millions of hearts and minds are waiting for the fresh New Year.

         Together in the spring season, let’s bring the Buddha’s message to every house and every one. The message is: “Loving Kindness, Compassion, Happiness and Equanimity.” Only the contemplation of Loving Kindness and Compassion and the behavior of Happiness and Equanimity will extinguish human beings’ desires and greed. Otherwise, the love of life and faith fall painfully away. As a result, brothers keep at a distance from each other and become attached to stranger.

         Let’s remind each other to return to the spiritual temple, to listen to the Dharma, to chant the Sutra, and to do charitable works to enlighten the mind, practicing the Bodhisattva’s virtues and nurturing our own and others’ spirituality. Also, together we will pray for our ancestors, parents, and relatives whether alive or passed away; all will be blessed with peace and happiness.

         The New Year is approaching. On behalf of the Nuns and the Buddhist Members of An Lac Temple, we respectfully prostrate ourselves before you and wish the Most Venerable Abbot, and Honorable Monks and Nuns in the United States and around the world boundless happiness and the lasting lamp of wisdom. We also wish all Buddhists near and far away a calm and prosperous life.

         We take this opportunity, on behalf of the Nuns at An Lac Temple, to offer sincere appreciation to all followers and practitioners who take time and effort to come to the temple, regardless of transportation difficulties. Throughout the years we have been working together to build the Great Buddha Hall, which is nearly complete. We hope you all continue your support so the construction of the Great Buddha Hall can be completed before this year’s Ullambana Ceremony.

                         Namo the Great Honorable Merit Bodhisattva,

                         Sincerely

                         The Nuns at An Lac Temple

         Sunday, February 03, 2008

-  10:00 a.m:  Noon Ceremony
          -  11:00 a.m:  Ceremony Offerings and Prayer for the venerated souls                                 of the departed.
          -  12:00 p.m:  Year End Party with Free Lunch (Open to Public)
          -  04:00 p.m:  Offering of Food to Hungry Ghosts

Vietnamese New Year Eve
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 (30/12 nam Dinh Hoi)

         Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 (30/12 nam Dinh Hoi - Lunar
                                                                                                    calendar)

-  11:00 a.m:  Noon Ceremony, Repentance, and ritual offering to our                                 ancestors
          -  12:00 a.m:  Worship of ancestors honored at our Temple.
          -  01:00 p.m:  Lunch (Free to Public)
          -  04:00 p.m:  Offering of Food to Hungry Ghosts
          -  06:00 p.m:  Light Dinner
          -  08:00 p.m:  Buddha’s Discussions: Receiving Good Fortune for the                                 New Year. Questions and Answers.
          -  10:00 p.m:  New Year’s Eve Ceremony (Dragon Dance)
          -  11:00 p.m:  Distribution of Buddha’s Fortune
          -  11:30 p.m:  Adjourn

          Thursday, February 7th, 2008 (01/01 nam Mau Ty - Lunar calendar)

-  10:00 a.m:  Offering of the Buddha’s truth
-  11:00 a.m:  Welcome Maitreya Bodhisattva’s Birthday
                      (the first day of the first month Lunar calendar)
-  12:00 p.m:  Lunch
-  04:00 p.m:  Offering of Food to Hungry Ghosts
-  07:00 p.m:  The Medicine Buddha Sutra

          Sunday, February 10th, 2008 (02/01 nam Mau Ty – Lunar calendar)

-  10:00 a.m:  Buddha’s Discussions
-  11:00 a.m:  Chant Prayers
-  12:00 a.m:  Worship of ancestors honored at our Temple
-  01:00 p.m:  Lunch (Free to Public)

THE END

Remark:

          Beginning February 7th, 2008 through February 22nd, 2008 every night at 7:00 p.m., we are having a worship service to pray for peace in every household and in the entire world. We would like to invite our followers to attend these services.