In our tradition, the 49 days following a passing are a sacred time of transition. We call this period Chung Thất. We believe that during these seven weeks, the soul of our loved one is guided by our prayers and the merits we dedicate to them. It is a period of 'intermediate state' (Bardo), where our collective family energy helps Grandma find her way to the Pure Land. Every prayer offered during these 49 days is a bridge built of love and filial piety.

We were deeply honored to be invited to Chùa Tam Từ (Metta Buddhist Temple & Heritage Garden) for an additional prayer service dedicated to our grandmother. The Headmaster’s generous offer to lead these prayers provides our family with an extra sense of peace during this 49-day mourning period.

Amidst the tranquil beauty of the Heritage Garden, we gathered once more to chant the sutras and dedicate the merit of this day to her soul. We are profoundly grateful to the Headmaster and the sangha at Chùa Tam Từ for their compassion and for opening their hearts to our family during this time of loss.

In our tradition, the 49 days following a passing are a sacred time of transition. We call this period Chung Thất. We believe that during these seven weeks, the soul of our loved one is guided by our prayers and the merits we dedicate to them. It is a period of 'intermediate state' (Bardo), where our collective family energy helps Grandma find her way to the Pure Land. Every prayer offered during these 49 days is a bridge built of love and filial piety.

In our tradition, the 49 days following a passing are a sacred time of transition. We call this period Chung Thất. We believe that during these seven weeks, the soul of our loved one is guided by our prayers and the merits we dedicate to them. It is a period of 'intermediate state' (Bardo), where our collective family energy helps Grandma find her way to the Pure Land. Every prayer offered during these 49 days is a bridge built of love and filial piety.

In our tradition, the 49 days following a passing are a sacred time of transition. We call this period Chung Thất. We believe that during these seven weeks, the soul of our loved one is guided by our prayers and the merits we dedicate to them. It is a period of 'intermediate state' (Bardo), where our collective family energy helps Grandma find her way to the Pure Land. Every prayer offered during these 49 days is a bridge built of love and filial piety.

In our tradition, the 49 days following a passing are a sacred time of transition. We call this period Chung Thất. We believe that during these seven weeks, the soul of our loved one is guided by our prayers and the merits we dedicate to them. It is a period of 'intermediate state' (Bardo), where our collective family energy helps Grandma find her way to the Pure Land. Every prayer offered during these 49 days is a bridge built of love and filial piety.