Selected Dharma Talks

 The Eight Prohibitive & Fasting Precepts Ceremony, 2025.

Instead of chasing fleeting worldly riches, we can cultivate true abundance by turning inward, upholding precepts, and purifying body, speech, and mind in daily life—building eternal treasures that endure beyond this lifetime.

 The Anniversary Ceremony of the Buddha’s Enlightenment and the Founding Abbot Pagoda Sweeping Memorial Service, 2025.

We all inherently possess a pure mind, but delusions and attachments obscure our realization of it. By regularly freeing ourselves from entanglements, we remain on the path to discovering our true self. 

The architecture of Chung Tai Chan Monastery harmoniously integrates elements of art, culture and technology with the Dharma, and serves as a demonstration of the “Five Directions of Spreading Buddhism.” It was awarded the “Taiwan Architecture Award” in 2002, and the “International Award for Lighting Design” in 2003, writing a new page in 21st century Buddhist architecture.

 Queen Mallika Upholds the Precepts

Our habitual tendency to engage the six senses—eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind—in seeking and clinging to external stimuli can be tamed by observing the eight precepts. These precepts serve as guardrails, protecting us from transgressions and shielding us from negative karma.

Compassion is one of Buddhism’s fundamental tenets. Eating a vegetarian diet with the intention to save sentient beings helps us live gentler and purer lives. Here, we regularly share healthy vegetarian recipes so you can not only experience the joy of vegetarian eating, but also cultivate a more compassionate mind.

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