Cultivation Through Self-Reflection
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Newsletter October 2024 Issue NO.15
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Ocean Sky Finds Inspiration on its Pilgrimage to Chung Tai
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From August 14th to 21st, 2024, Ocean Sky Chan Monastery embarked on their annual pilgrimage to Chung Tai. Hoisting luggage filled with delicious Filipino delicacies to offer to the sangha, they came with sincere hearts and found deep inspiration on the bodhi path.
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Changing Your Life Starts by Looking Within
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Grand Master Weichueh teaches us to have awareness—awareness of observation and reflction—to recognize and overcome our deeply rooted afflictions. By having the courage to look inward with awareness, we embark on a spiritual journey leading back to our inherent buddha nature.
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Pause, Reflect, and Thrive
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Lesley Anne Co,
Level 2 Student, Ocean Sky Chan Monastery
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In our everyday lives, we often find ourselves rushing to rash judgments because of our emotions and pre-conceived notions of others. Lesley Anne Co reflects on how she has learned to slow down things down, mindfully reflect on different situations, and act accordingly without bias. In other words, she discovered how to apply prajna wisdom in order to thrive.
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In this story, the Buddha explains his sole purpose for appearing in the world—to guide sentient beings away from the suffering of samsara, to transform the doubts and confusion in their minds. Thus, taking refuge in the Buddha is like finding a doctor to remove the poisonous arrow of afflictions lodged in our hearts.
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This is a light and delicious dessert that is not too sweet. Try it out and customize the recipe by using in-season fruits!
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