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What are the dates of September 19th and February 19th of the lunar calendar?

September 19th is the birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva, and September 19th is the day when Guanyin Bodhisattva became a Buddha. On this day, she became a bodhisattva and sat on the lotus platform. It was a happy day.

Avalokitesvara has three birthdays: February 19th, June 19th and September 19th. February 19 is her birthday. On this day, she became yincui gorge. On June 19, she jumped into the fire pit. Her father refused to let her study Buddhism and ordered her to be burned alive. That day was actually the anniversary of Bodhisattva's death, and it was also her most painful and sad day.

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Guanyin bodhisattva is dignified and kind. She often holds a bottle of pure willow with infinite wisdom and magical power. She is kind and compassionate, saving people from suffering. When people encounter disasters, as long as they read their names, they will go to the rescue, so they are called Guanyin.

In Buddhism, she is the last bodhisattva under the seat of Amitabha, the leader of the western paradise. Together with the majestic bodhisattva, she is a mighty bodhisattva around Amitabha, and is called the "Three Saints of the West". Guanyin Bodhisattva is the savior who makes all people in the world get love, peace and happiness.

During the three festivals of the lunar calendar, namely, September 19, June 19 and February 19, the temple will hold a celebration ceremony. The general ceremony is to sing "incense", recite the name of the Bodhisattva, "Great Mercy Mantra", sing "Ode to Master Guanyin", "Poem of Guanyin Bodhisattva" and recite the name of Guanyin. After three conversions, you will complete your prayers. The incense meeting for the majority of Buddhists to celebrate Guanyin's birthday is called Guanyin Meeting. Putuo Mountain is the center of Guanyin Society and Guanyin Dojo, so the incense will be more grand and spectacular.