SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI

A massive earthquake struck northeastern Japan, generating massive tsunami along broad areas of the Pacific coast. Numerous deaths have been reported. Many people are missing. The quake's estimated magnitude has been upgraded to 9.0 -- the strongest on record to ever hit Japan. 

Resident lamas led a special Amitabha prayers for those who have perished, injured and for those left behind with so much suffering by the recent tragic and massive earthquake.