On the first day of the Chinese New Year, Canadians come to Zhanshan Jing She to offer incense and pray for good luck in the Year of the Snake

In the year of the agile snake in 2025, the prayer bell of Zhanshan Jingshe resounded loudly from New Year's Eve to the first day of the lunar new year, and more than ten thousand people came from all directions to visit the Buddhist holy sites in North America, just for the fragrance in their hearts.

The snow in early spring quietly melted, and the roads became unusually muddy. More and more vehicles surrounded the Canadian Buddhist temple of Zhanshan Jing She, causing traffic congestion and a lack of flow. Even so, it cannot stop the devout hearts of the public who come to pray for the New Year. They take one step at a time, experiencing a spiritual cultivation and sublimation.

On January 29th, although it was almost noon, the square in front of the Zhanshan Jingshe Grand Hall and various halls were filled with the sound of people's voices, and the procession of ringing bells and praying for blessings was winding and long. However, the public still maintained a sense of inner peace and order. They ring the bell, pray, light the lamp, worship incense, taste rice dumpling, and feel the strong flavor of the year, making the whole event full of harmony.

On the cultural exchange platform of Zhanshan Jingshe, people of all ethnic groups gather together to convey respect, friendship, and tolerance to each other. This place not only plays a positive role in promoting Buddhism and inheriting Chinese culture, but also symbolizes the spiritual sustenance of the masses.

The public gathers here to experience the charm of Chinese culture and feel the inner peace and power brought by faith. Here, the power of faith and the pursuit of a better life converge into an unstoppable warm current, warming every heart seeking spiritual comfort.

May the new year bring warm and bright sunshine, like seeds of hope, taking root and sprouting in everyone's heart. May every family be filled with laughter and harmony. May this year bring both opportunities and challenges, where everyone can grow in the wind and rain and become strong in the face of challenges. May the new year bring peace and joy to the people, and world peace and prosperity coexist.