Dear friends, Chuang Yen Monastery will commemorate the enlightenment of the Bodhisattva Kuan-Yin on July 17, 2011 at the Great Buddha Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The event for that day includes the chanting of the sutra “The Universal Door of Kuan Yin Bodhisattva” and making offerings to the Buddha. “Kuan Yin,” which […]
Early Mahayana Buddhism in China – Ven. Dhammadipa Fa Yao (WJML 8/21/2011)
Topic: “One Aspect of Early Mahayana Buddhism in China – Mysticism or Immanence? ” 法曜法師 《早期中國大乘佛教淨土經論探微》 Date: August 21 2011, Sunday, 2 pm Place: Woo Ju Memorial Library Speaker: Ven. Dhammadipa Chuang Yen Monastery Abbot Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa will be giving a ‘rare-to-hear’ talk on the early Mahayana Buddhism in relation to practice of Pureland, […]
The Way of Life – Ven. Ji-Xing (WJML 7/17/2011)
Online Registration (Closed) Topic: “The Way of Life” 繼興法師 《聖者的文化》 Date: July 17 2011, Sunday, 2 pm Place: Woo Ju Memorial Library Speaker: Ven. Ji Xing Ven. Ji-Xing, the president of the Buddhist Association of the United States. His teaching is profound yet simple. His delighted spirit is loved by many people who have met […]
Putting Compassion in Action – Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi (WJML 6/19/2011)
Topic: “Putting Compassion in Action: the Dharma as a force for the greater good” 菩提長老 《慈心慈行: 佛法與公益》 Date: June 19 2011, Sunday, 2 pm Place: Woo Ju Memorial Library Speaker: Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi Online Sign up (closed) Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Buddhist monk since late 1972. He was the editor for the Buddhist Publication Society […]
5 Days Four Sublime Abiding Meditation Retreat
Date: 5/27/2011 (Friday) ~ 6/1 2011 (Wednesday) Registration: 5/27/2011 (Friday) 2:00pm, 4:00pm orientation, 6:40pm Instruction Place: Chuang Yen Monastery Instructor: Venerable Dr. Dhammadipa (Fa Yao) Four Sublime Abiding (brahmavihāra) is one of the fundamental Buddhist meditation techniques. The goal of this technique is to eliminate anger by cultivating loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. It […]
Buddha Bathing Ceremony & Mother’s Day Garden Party (2011)
Chuang Yen Monastery will hold a Garden Party on Sunday, May 8th, 2011 from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM to celebrate the Buddha’s Birthday & Mother’s Day. Vegetarian Food Street Fair, Mind Power Counseling Station, Doctors of traditional Chinese medicine for Free Medical Clinic, Buddhist Heritage Exhibition, Kid’s Playground are available. Watch the various performances, magic show, and more. […]
Summer Camp (CYM 7/1-7/5/2011)
2011 Summer Camp at Chuang Yen Monastery: Eradicating Suffering (去塵除垢) The teachings of the Buddha, which is emanated from searching for a way to eradicate all suffering concentrates on the progression and liberation of human mind and educates sentient beings how to eradicate mental defilement in order to attain Nirvāna. Nowadays we live in a […]
Poetry Reading “The Country of Dreams and Dust” – Prof. Russell Leong (WJML 5/22/2011)
梁志英教授《夢塵》詩集分享 – 一場心靈與文化的饗宴 Join us for a Sunday Afternoon Poetry reading, commentary and discussion on 5/22/2011 from 2 pm to 4 pm @ The Buddhist Association of the US – Woo Ju Library Poetry is the song of spiritual experience, a means to communicate insight into the contact of awakening. Renowned poet & professor Russell Leong, who […]
Buddhist Cave Art in India – Ven. Dhammadipa Fa Yao (WJML 4/10/2011)
Topic: “Buddhist Cave Art in India” 法曜法師《印度佛教石窟藝術投影片分享》 Date: April 10, 2011, Sunday 1:30 pm Place: Woo Ju Memorial Library Speaker: Ven. Dhammadipa From Maharajshtra to the tip of Bombay stands the India’s most classic grotto. This art district is world famous for its art and culture heritage. Those caves were carved out for Buddhist […]
PRAYERS & DONATIONS For “Japan Earthquake”
A 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on March 11, 2011。The largest earthquake Japan has faced in over 65 years, it killed thousands of people and destroyed over tens of thousands of homes. BAUS participates in “Transfer Merit” for this disaster every day by encouraging everyone to go towards Buddisatva, and prays for the well-being of the […]
Chinese New Year Blessing Ceremony 2011
Many Thanks to all the volunteers Many thanks to all the volunteers who make Chinese New Year Blessing Ceremony a memorable event for every participants. May our services bring the world another year of peace and prosperity
Temple of Enlightenment 2011 Calendar
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