SECOND SUNDAY FISH RELEASING

Buddhists engage in the fish-releasing ceremony to accumulate merits and demonstrate compassion. The act of releasing life is considered virtuous and is believed to bring blessings and positive karma. By freeing animals, practitioners express their commitment to reducing suffering and promoting kindness.

Buddhists believe that by saving lives, they accumulate merits that contribute to their spiritual well-being. The practice aligns with the Buddhist principle of non-harming (ahimsa) and extends compassion to all sentient beings. Releasing fish is seen as an act of kindness that benefits both the released creatures and the practitioners themselves.

In usual circumstances, individuals usually gather near bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, or the sea. They bring live fish (and sometimes other aquatic creatures) that were destined for consumption or sale. With heartfelt intentions, they release these animals back into their natural environment. The act symbolizes liberation, compassion, and the wish for all beings to experience freedom and happiness.

In the UK, it’s difficult to arrange the ceremony. Our team in Thailand will buy live fish and release them into nature, live-streaming the process.

9:40 AM Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem

10:00 AM Fish Releasing Ceremony

10:15 AM Meditation

10:50 AM Food Offering to the Sangha

11:15 AM Ceremony ends/Lunch

• Please wear white clothes or polite attire.

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