National Annual All Night Chanting and Blessing Service

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In conjunction with the celebration of 53rd Malaysia National Day 2010, Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council will be organizing National Annual All Night Chanting and Blessing Service on 30th August 2010 (Monday) 7:00pm at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

The All Night Chanting is to invoke the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem for the good health and longevity of our Sovereign, peace, prosperity and economic stability of Malaysia and for tolerance, patience, understanding and harmony amongst Malaysians. All Buddhists are welcome to join the chanting.

During the event, there will be chanting by Thai, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Burmese and Sinhala Sangha throughout the night until 6:00am next morning.

马来西亚佛教咨询理事会谨此邀请所有佛教徒出席于2010年8月30日（星期一），晚间7时，假十五碑佛寺主办的2010年国庆日祈福法会。此祈福法会为配合2010年即将到来的国庆日而举行。
此祈福法会主要祈求三宝慈悲护念加被，马来西亚国泰民安、经济稳定，人民富足安康，各种族间相互了解，共同塑造充满智慧、慈悲与感恩的社会。
此祈福法会将会有来自不同传承的僧众带领大众祈福，这包括泰国、北传、藏传、缅甸及斯里兰卡僧众。祈福法会将延续着第二天早上六点。

May the Blessings of the Triple Gem be with you and your family.

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