Newsletter July 2024 Issue NO.12

▌ RECENT NEWS

AI & BI—Artificial Intelligence and Buddhist Intelligence

Venerable Abbot Jianying's Lecture at National Central University

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives, changing the way we live and work. While it offers many exciting possibilities, it also raises important questions that need careful consideration. How can we ensure that AI serves the greater good? Abbot Jianying explains that the key is to approach AI with the wisdom of Buddhist teachings.

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▌ BUDDHIST WISDOM

Exit from Samsara

Buddhist cultivation aims to transcend the cycle of life and death by understanding its root causes: afflictions and attachments in the mind.

Liberating ourselves involves awakening to the mind and realizing the deathless buddha nature within. By consistently cultivating samadhi and prajna towards this end, we will gain the power to reach true liberation.

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▌ CULTIVATOR'S CORNER

A Journey of Awakening: the 20^th Anniversary Ceremony of Pu Guang Meditation Center

Clarence Wong (Chuan Dui), Pu Guang Meditation Center

The 20^th anniversary ceremony of Pu Guang Meditation Center was a transformative moment in Clarence Wong’s cultivation. Deeply moved by the ceremony and Abbot Jianying’s Dharma talk, he was inspired to make a bodhisattva vow. With the light of his self-nature, he vowed to illuminate the path to nirvana for both himself and others, practicing the Bodhisattva Way life after life.

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▌ DHARMA STORY

Fruit of the Sacred Tree

A captivating story about a tall tree in a royal palace conveys the importance of Buddhist precepts. Breaking the precepts is like chopping down a tree and losing all of its fruits. This allegory teaches that the precepts are a crucial part of the path towards enlightenment.

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▌ VEGETARIAN EATING

Sesame Tofu

Enjoy a healthy and delicious vegetarian dish by combining Chinese tofu with jasper bamboo shoots. Drizzle with a flavorful Japanese sesame sauce, creating a simple yet delightful culinary experience.

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