Today Ian and I headed out to Hsi Lai temple for Chinese New Year. We go just about every year and always enjoy it.
![On the steps of temple.](https://krisfreedain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/0QkBE-9EM7PqgJYjM.jpg)
On the steps of temple.
![The main shrine, beautifully decorated.](https://krisfreedain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/0F4bIsC75zvKkwWlP.jpg)
The main shrine, beautifully decorated.
![Making a wish for the New Year](https://krisfreedain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/0l1GajtLyPicBspGt.jpg)
Making a wish for the New Year.
![Year of the Dragon](https://krisfreedain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/0HPcFBEmtsy_mEMEq.jpg)
Year of the Dragon
![Heavenly Blessings and Protection - Venerable Master Hsing Yun](https://krisfreedain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/0TZOufVOddRTj3gZn.jpg)
Heavenly Blessings and Protection — Venerable Master Hsing Yun (me standing next to a blessing from Master)
![Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva on Dragon](https://krisfreedain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/0R_Uek8maRsqspxhR.jpg)
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva on Dragon
![Venerable Hsin Ting and Ian](https://krisfreedain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/07qKEZOuR02pvzSOW.jpg)
Venerable Hsin Ting and Ian. We were very fortunate to see Venerable while he is visiting from Fo Guang Shan.
Here is a link to the full set of pictures: “2012 — Jan 22 — Chinese New Year at Hsi Lai”
Happy New Year!