On May 6, 2014 (April 8, 2014 of lunar calendar), Panshan Northern Shaolin Temple holds Buddha Bathing Festival to celebrate Buddha’s birthday.

Invited the figure of Sakyamuni

The figure of Sakyamuni

In the morning, the monks and lay Buddhists led by Master Yanpei respectfully invited the figure of Sakyamuni to the main hall. Everyone chanted sutra and prayed together.

Master Yanpei presided over the rite

Master Yanpei bathed the Buddha

Other masters bathed the Buddha

Lay Buddhists bathed the Buddha

Foreign disciples bathed the Buddha

Took a group photo

Freed living fishes