Manila, Philippines. August 31, 2010. Philippine National Police officers take their seat as they prepare to attend a Buddhist prayer ceremony taking place to honor the victims of the bloody hostage crisis that took place in the Philippines central city of Manila.
Manila, Philippines. August 31, 2010. People wait to attend a buddhist prayer ceremony as they are seen reflected from a puddle of water near the site of the the bloody hostage crisis that took place in a bus in the Philippines central city of Manila.
Manila, Philippines. August 31, 2010. A chinese woman takes pictures at the site of the the bloody hostage crisis that took place in a bus in the Philippines central city of Manila.
Manila, Philippines. August 31, 2010. International Buddhist Progress Association founder, Venerable Master Hsing Yun (L ) meets with Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim as they prepare to attend a Buddhist prayer ceremony taking place to honor the victims of the bloody hostage crisis that took place in the Philippines central city of Manila.
Manila, Philippines. August 31, 2010. Chinese Ambassador to Manila (R ) talks with a Filipino chinese attender as they prepare to attend a Buddhist prayer ceremony taking place to honor the victims of the bloody hostage crisis that took place in the Philippines central city of Manila.
Manila, Philippines. August 31, 2010. Buddhist's offer prayers during ceremonies to honor the victims of the bloody hostage crisis that took place in the Philippines central city of Manila.
Manila, Philippines. August 31, 2010. A Catholic priest (r ) signs a part of the mass' homily as he stands beside a buddhist as he clasps hi hand together during a joint prayer ceremony to honor the victims of the bloody hostage crisis that took place in the Philippines central city of Manila.
Manila, Philippines. August 31, 2010. Philippine catholic priests offer flowers at the conclusion of the celebration of the mass to honor the victims of the bloody hostage crisis that took place in the Philippines central city of Manila.
Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (R ) offer flowers.
Manila, Philippines. August 31, 2010. Philippines and Chinese officials offer flowers to honor the victims of the bloody hostage crisis that took place in the Philippines central city of Manila.
Chinese Ambassador (R-in coat ) place flowers at the site of the bloody bus hostage crisis in Manila.
Manila, Philippines. August 31, 2010. Philippines and Chinese officials offer flowers to honor the victims of the bloody hostage crisis that took place in the Philippines central city of Manila.
The buddhist ceremony seeks to pray for the victims so that they will be reborn in the Pure Land and for the survivors to be relieved of their sufferings and recover their good health. Praying together with ROman Catholic believers they are seeking to uplift brotherly morale and courage so that the world will be filled with peace and harmony in the spirit of kindness.
