Deities and Faith
What did I experience when bells and drums sounded during group worship at Sanqing Temple?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
When they sounded, I distinctly felt my head clear and worries and an earlier poor condition become purified. Through my faith experience, this was energetic resonance. Being personally within it differed from hearing descriptions.
Bowing to the Three Pure Ones, some accompanying students and friends and I felt deeply moved, almost tearful. Thinking of vast heaven and earth and tiny humanity, yet feeling divine concern and care, brought profound gratitude.
After that emotion, consider what we can do. Having received divine care, learn compassion and selflessness, care more about nearby people, relate well and share what we can. Gratitude continuing as strength to help brings worship’s benefits into daily life.