Wutai Shan Canada Beam-Raising Ceremony 加國五台山仿唐大牌樓升梁慶典圓滿舉行

On August 30, 2025, the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden of Canada was filled with auspicious solemnity, resonating with chanting and ceremonial music. In this sacred ground where Eastern and Western wisdom and faith converge, venerable Dharma masters, honored guests, devoted supporters, and community leaders from across Canada gathered to witness a milestone event—the Beam-Raising Ceremony of the Grand Archway and the plaque unveiling ceremony marking the collaboration between Trent University and Wutai Shan.

At 10:00 a.m., guests and devotees gradually arrived at the central plaza of the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden, where a red carpet was laid out and ritual instruments were fully prepared. From above, aerial footage swept across the construction site, capturing both the grand hall and the mountain gate in their entirety—a magnificent scene. Benefactors donned ceremonial sashes, while the assembly of faithful gathered with reverence and anticipation. At exactly 10:00 a.m., the sound of drums and music filled the air, creating a festive yet solemn atmosphere. At 10:30 a.m., the host formally announced the commencement of the Wutai Shan Canada Beam-Raising Ceremony.

Venerable Dayi, together with fellow Dharma masters, performed the purification rites, sprinkling consecrated water upon the beam and its surroundings. As the chanting of the Buddha’s name resounded, guests and devotees joined palms in reverence, filling the atmosphere with purity and auspiciousness. Upon completing the purification, the Venerable stepped forward to the main beam and inscribed calligraphy upon it. With bold, flowing strokes—like dragons soaring and phoenixes dancing—he infused the beam with blessings of auspicious vows and the wisdom of the Dharma.

Afterward, the Venerable delivered a Dharma teaching on the meaning of the beam-raising, explaining that the lifting of the main beam symbolizes the firm foundation of the monastery and the enduring presence of the Buddha’s teachings in the world. Amidst the resonant chanting of Buddhist hymns, representatives of both Tibetan and Theravāda traditions took turns to recite sutras and offer prayers. The solemn cadence of their voices blended into a sacred chorus, enveloping the assembly in an atmosphere of serenity and reverence.

The most exhilarating moment soon arrived. As the crane slowly lifted into motion, the main beam—wrapped in auspicious red silk—rose gradually under the watchful gaze of the entire assembly. From the ground, upward camera angles captured the beam’s steady ascent, while aerial views framed the rising beam together with the gathering below in a striking panorama. As the beam aligned and locked seamlessly into the supporting columns, the structure stood firm and complete. In that very instant, thunderous applause erupted, the chanting of the Buddha’s name resounded throughout the grounds, and the atmosphere was filled with joy and reverence. By 11:30 a.m., Dharma masters and distinguished guests gathered before the Grand Archway for a commemorative group photo, forever capturing this historic moment.

2025年8月30日上午10時30分，加拿大五台山隆重舉行仿唐大牌樓升梁慶典。來自三大語系的高僧大德、社會各界嘉賓及數百名信眾共同見證了這一莊嚴殊勝的歷史時刻。

加拿大五台山仿唐大牌樓自佛曆二五六八年六月初一（2025年6月6日）灑淨動工以來，歷時兩個月有餘，於今日順利迎來升樑大典。

所有木料在中國精製加工，遠渡重洋運抵加國，最終在五台聖境中莊嚴安構。此舉不僅彰顯了佛教文化的恢弘氣象，更是凝聚了中加文化交融、東西智慧互鑑的結晶。今天的升梁，不僅是大牌樓建築的關鍵時刻，更是信眾願力匯聚、福德莊嚴的體現。

加國五台山住持達義大和尚在儀式中開示：升梁是佛教建築的重要禮制，標誌著五台聖境建設邁入新的階段。他深切感恩十方信眾與護法善信的護持，成就此一殊勝因緣，功德無量，福澤綿長。

在达义大和尚主持下，三大语系高僧分别用三种语言唱诵经文，共同祈愿：龙天欢喜，国运昌隆，十方法界，一切有情，福慧圆满。僧众绕场洒净、祈福，现场氛围庄严隆重。随后达义大和尚升梁说法：愿牌楼如须弥山如如不动；愿善信进此山门，得见佛性；愿佛法昌盛，如明灯照亮世间。

隨後數百信眾在達義大和尚帶領下同聲高頌：升、升、升……此刻天空碧空萬裡，流雲如矢，掠過天幕，在現場無數雙熱枕眼光注視下，繫著大紅彩綢的大樑徐徐高舉，直入雲天。此情此景，讓現場人無不感念佛法如大樑般撐起清淨人心，護佑眾生安樂。

隨著大樑安然落頂，升樑禮成。今日的儀式不僅是大牌樓建築工程上的重要里程碑，更是佛教文化弘揚與中加友誼交流的重要見證。隨著大牌樓的巍然聳立，加拿大五台山必將成為弘揚佛法、促進中加佛教徒及人民心靈相通的重要紐帶。佛光普照，法脈綿長，必將永續千秋。