Past Events – Upcoming Events
SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY/BUDDHIST LIBRARY (WJML: 7/8 – 8/19/2017)
Woo Ju Memorial Library of BAUS(The Buddhist Association of the United States) is a Buddhist library located in Chuang Yen Monastery, where houses the largest indoor sitting Buddha Statue in the western hemisphere. The library reopened in 2009 to facilitate
Mind Over Movie Series (WJML: 6/3, 7/8, & 8/12/2017)
FINDING JOE: Saturday, June 3, 2 -4 pm In the early 20th century, while studying world mythology, Joseph Campbell discovered a pattern hidden in every story ever told and he called it “the heroes journey”. A truly inspirational film, FINDING
Dharma Contemplation on Meditation – Ven. Ekāyana (道一法師) (CYM: 7/9, 16, 23/2017)
Please join us for this exciting series where individuals can deepen their knowledge of using Sutras as inspiration for meditation. During these 3 classes, Ven. Dao Yi would pick certain topics which befit meditation from well-known Buddhist Script – Flower Adornment Sutra, Lotus Sutra and Diamond Sutra
Meditation 1 Day Course for Children (WJML: 6/11, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm)
Meditation 1 Day Course for Children (6/11) Age 8 – 12 (As taught by S.N. Goenka) This course offers children an introduction to Anapana meditation, observation of the natural breath to concentrate the mind. Young people who have started practicing this
One Day Retreat with David Listen (12/18/2016)
12/18, Sunday – 8:30 am – 5 pm Winter 1 Day Meditation Retreat @ Woo Ju Library David Listen has been studying and practicing Chan/Zen meditation for over 10 years. During these years of training, he simultaneously has gained extensive experience in teaching
Humanistic Buddhism Panel Discussion (12/11/2016)
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English Book Study Club “A Treasury of Mahayana Sutras” (10/2-12/11/2016)
This book club is focusing on studying Mahayana Buddhist Texts. We will focus on Sutra 5 (Pure land) at an unhurried pace to allow “text explanation” and “open discussion” in each session. Study facilitators: Mr. Henry Chang, Mr. Wayne Chang, Mr.
Mind Over Movie Series (WJML 2016)
“Mind Over Movie” Series meets the following Saturday Afternoon 2 pm at the Woo Ju Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshment will be served. Online Registration 10/29, Saturday – 2 pm “AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda” Trailer Unique
Metta Map 2 with Dr. Barbara Wright (10/15-16/2016)
Online Registration With the demands of our daily life, Will we able to see / recognize the cause of our own suffering and our cognitive bias? how can we apply the Buddha’s teaching? and learn to become free of this suffering through
Mindful Stretching and Moving Meditation 1 day retreat (11/14/2015)
11/14/2015 (Saturday) Time: 10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m Place: Great Buddha Hall (morning), Woo Ju Library (afternoon) Fee: $10 (vegetarian lunch is included) Dr. Dwight Chien was born in Taiwan. After graduated from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, he came
Great Compassion – Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa Sak (WJML 9/22/2013)
Online Registration (Closed) Topic: “Great Compassion as an essential ethical practice in Yogacarabhumi” Place: Woo Ju Memorial Library Program: 9/22/2013 (Sunday) 2-4pm Speaker: Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa Sak Fee: The program is free of charge to the public. (Donation is welcome)
Compassionate Activism – Prof. John Makransky (7/21/2013)
Online Registration (Closed) Compassionate Activism— Meditations Adapted From Tibet to Empower Service and Action Place: Woo Ju Memorial Library Time: 7/21/2013 (Sunday) 2-4pm Speaker: John Makransky, Prof. of Buddhism, Boston College. Prof. Makransky will point out ways that cultivations of loving