(Holy Guru Ruzun Ruohui, abbess of Hua Zang Si Temple, presided over the Marina del Rey ceremony.) On October 29, 2026, hundreds of Buddhists from across the US and overseas gathered in Marina del Rey to observe the Life Release Day Designated by the Buddha at an event organized by the H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum. Amid widespread societal conflicts, this life-release and blessing ceremony emphasized compassion, active rescue, and a