Newsletter May 2024 Issue NO.10

▌ RECENT NEWS

The 2024 Founding Patriarch’s Pagoda Sweeping Memorial Service on the Buddha's Enlightenment Day

The Pagoda Sweeping Memorial Service is a Buddhist tradition expressing profound gratitude for the compassionate guidance of the patriarchs. On January 18th, 2024, the anniversary of the Buddha’s enlightenment day, over seven thousand participants worldwide gathered for this ceremony.

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▌ BUDDHIST WISDOM

Harnessing the Power of Right Thought

The essence of Buddhism lies in comprehending causality and proactively cultivating positive causes. Right thought, achieved by practicing the Dharma, is key to facing life’s challenges. This Dharma talk by the Grand Master explains the transformative power of positive thinking.

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▌ CULTIVATOR'S CORNER

The Stillness After the Storm

Nancy Limso (傳返), Ocean Sky Monastery

A Buddhist practitioner from the Philippines, Nancy Limso shares her personal evolution from a state full of attachments to a mindset of clarity and freedom. She discovered that training the mind through Buddhist practice brings peace, compassion, and a profound appreciation for life's simple joys.

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▌ DHARMA STORY

The Triumph of Tolerance

Patience and tolerance shine in the story of the water buffalo king, a previous incarnation of Buddha, who responds calmly to a monkey's hostility. The narrative emphasizes the importance of practicing tolerance and self-control in fostering good karma and spiritual growth.

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▌ VEGETARIAN EATING

Mini Apple Pie

Indulge in a delightful, vegetarian twist on classic apple pie. Easy, healthy, and irresistibly oh-so-delicious – your perfect homemade treat.

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