On March 2, 2026, the DRBU Alms Club visited Abhayagiri Monastery to celebrate Māgha Pūjā, a significant
Buddhist observance commemorating the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 arahants who came together to pay tribute to the Buddha. At that gathering, the Buddha expounded one of his most famous and highly regarded teachings:
Abstain from all evil, do good, and purify the mind.
2026年3月2日，法界佛教大學社團前往無畏寺慶祝萬佛節。萬佛節是佛教中一個重要的節日，以紀念
一千二百五十位阿羅漢在未經事先約定的情況下，不約而同地齊聚一堂，來禮敬佛陀。在那次集會中，佛陀
宣說了他最著名、也最受尊崇的教法之一：
諸惡莫作；眾善奉行；自淨其意。
Huiyi Ouyang (MA)
歐陽慧一（碩士班）
On this day, about 2,500 years ago—the full moon day of the third lunar month, shortly after the Buddha’s enlightenment—1,250 arahant disciples spontaneously gathered without any prior planning at the Bamboo Grove in Rajagaha, Magadha, to pay homage to the Buddha. There, the Buddha delivered the cornerstone Ovāda-pāṭimokkha, instructing his disciples to “abstain from all evil, do good, and purify the mind.” This day has since become a significant traditional festival in Theravada Buddhist countries, known as Māgha Pūjā, or the Fourfold Assembly Day.
在這一天，約莫二千五百年前，也就是佛陀成道後不久的農曆三月十五滿月日，一千二百五十位阿羅漢弟子，未經事先約定，齊聚於摩揭陀國王舍城的竹林精舍，前來禮敬佛陀。就在那裡，佛陀宣說了具有根本意義的《教誡波羅提木叉》，教導弟子們：「諸惡莫作，眾善奉行，自淨其意。」自此，這一天便成為南傳佛教國家重要的傳統節日，稱為「萬佛節」，又名「四眾集會日」。
This year, the auspicious day coincided with the Chinese Lantern Festival, the final day of the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations. It is a time when millions of families gather in reunion, with a bright full moon hanging in the sky.
今年，這個殊勝的日子恰逢中國元宵節，也就是傳統農曆新年慶祝活動的最後一天。此時，千家萬戶團圓相聚，一輪皎潔的滿月高懸夜空。
On such a beautiful day, nine students from Dharma Realm Buddhist University arrived together at Abhayagiri Monastery in the evening, seeking a spiritual “reunion” with the Triple Jewel. The group chanted the Ovāda-pāṭimokkha, practiced meditation, and listened to a Dharma talk. The most immersive and touching part of the evening was the solemn circumambulation ceremony in the bright moonlight. Holding candles, incense, and flowers, the assembly reverently walked around the monastery three times, expressing their deep respect for the Triple Jewel before finally offering the incense and flowers before the Buddha statue.
就在這樣美好的日子裡，法界佛教大學的九位學生於傍晚一同來到無畏寺，尋求一場與三寶相會的「心靈團圓」。大家誦持《教誡波羅提木叉》，靜坐禪修，聆聽佛法開示。當晚最令人沉浸、也是最觸動人心的，是明月清輝下莊嚴的繞佛儀式。大眾手持燭光、香與鮮花，虔敬地繞行寺院三匝，以表達對三寶深切的敬意，最後將香與花供奉於佛前。
The serene image of the Buddha, the beautiful full moon, the vibrant flowers, the glowing candles, the fragrant incense, and the inspiring recitation and Dharma talk—all of these blended into a symphony of peace and faith that resonates deeply within my heart.
安然端坐的佛陀聖像、皎潔圓滿的明月、繽紛綻放的花朵、溫暖明亮的燭光、幽遠清新的香氣，以及啟發人心的誦念與法語開示，交織成一曲寧靜而深遠的和諧樂章，在我心中久久迴盪。
Priya Vallabi (BA)
普莉雅・瓦拉比（本科班）
Abhayagiri on the full moon day was honestly so peaceful. As we started with chanting the Ovāda-pāṭimokkha, I was reflecting on the meaning behind it: “Abstain from all evil, do good, and purify the mind.” While meditating in the light of a diya (oil lamp), my soul felt a taste of peace. There was something calming about the words I had been reflecting on.
滿月之夜的無畏寺，真的格外平和安寧。當我們一開始誦念《教誡波羅提木叉》時，我便在心中思惟其中的意義：「諸惡莫作，眾善奉行，自淨其意。」在燈火微光中靜坐時，我的內心彷彿觸及了一種難得的平和。那些我反覆思惟的法語，本身就帶著一種安定人心的力量。
But the part that really got me was walking outside for circumambulation. The garden, the full moon, the flickering candlelight—it all felt soothing and radiant. Holding incense and flowers, walking slowly with everyone, I felt… connected. Not just to the Buddha or the Triple Jewel, but to the people around me, with the light in my right hand, the breeze blowing through my hair, and the sweet smell of incense.
然而，最觸動我的，是走到戶外繞行的那一刻。花園、滿月、搖曳的燭光，一切都顯得柔和而明亮。手中捧著香與花，與大家一同緩步前行時，我感到一種深深的連結。不只是與佛陀、與三寶相連，也與身邊的人相連。右手中的燈光微微閃耀，晚風拂過髮梢，空氣中瀰漫著淡淡的香氣，那一切都讓人心生安然與溫暖。
In that moment, I thought about how, once upon a time, all 1,250 of the Buddha’s disciples had walked under the same moon, and how this moon has witnessed such auspicious days—including today. It was an amazing experience to be at Magha Pūjā.
就在那一刻，我想到，很久以前，佛陀的一千二百五十位弟子也曾在同一輪明月下行走；而這輪明月，也曾見證過無數如此殊勝吉祥的日子，包括今天。能夠參與萬佛節，真是一段令人難忘而美好的經歷。 ♦