Newsletter September 2023 Issue NO.2

▌ RECENT NEWS

The Dharma Takes Root in Boulder

Great Dharma Chan Monastery

Situated on a pristine 35-acre site in Boulder, Colorado with the majestic Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, the newly completed Great Dharma Chan Monastery is an ideal place for practicing meditation and learning the Dharma.

 

Every aspect of construction, from site development to design and building, was done to be sustainable and mindful of the natural environment, protecting the local wetlands and ecology. The monastery received an Engineering Excellence Award from the Colorado Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in 2022. It is an indispensable part of the Buddhist community in Boulder.

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▌ BUDDHIST WISDOM

Unconditioned Compassion Leads to Harmony for All

The Buddhist teaching of unconditioned compassion is a remedy for the conflicts in our world. In order to create lasting peace and harmony, we should respect and value all lives in the spirit of unconditioned compassion. 

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▌ CULTIVATOR'S CORNER

The Blooming of Wisdom Brings Me Forward

Fa Ci, Ocean Sky Chan Monastery

Practices that deepen our unconditioned compassion, like dedicating our merits to all sentient beings, can help us advance on the bodhisattva path and brighten the world with wisdom.

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▌ DHARMA STORY

The First Step in Cultivation

Developing compassion towards all sentient beings is a major part of cultivation and an essential step in reaching buddhahood. This story shares the beginning of the Buddha’s compassion.

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▌ VEGETARIAN EATING

Fried Vegetable Dumplings

A classic dish perfect as a crispy snack between meals or a tasty side dish. Gather your friends and have fun making these dumplings together.

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