A Pure Mind, A Priceless Pearl
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Newsletter April 2024 Issue NO.9
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Chung Tai Holds the Eight Prohibitive and Fasting Precepts Ceremony 2024
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Over 4,000 participants welcome the new year by observing the Eight Precepts and purifying their body, speech, and mind.
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Discovering Inner Brilliance
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Our true mind is like a hidden pearl, which everyone has but is often obscured by the dust of worldly attachments like fame and wealth. The Buddha’s teachings show us how to remove these attachments and reveal the radiant pearl within.
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Practicing Through Adversity
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Phyllis Gulbransen,
Buddha Gate Monastery
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A cultivator from Buddha Gate Monastery shows us how to face both blessings and adversity with a calm mind. Her experiences with adversity showed her the importance of dedicated practice and being part of a spiritual community.
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The Snake’s Head and Tail
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Greed, anger’ and ignorance are the foremost obstacles on our path to a more enlightened existence. These poisons often appear in our minds undetected and lead to devastating damage to both individuals and communities.
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A delicious sesame sauce and simple tofu—it was meant to be! Try this dish as a quick, tangy snack for when you’re in a rush or as an appetizer to share with friends.
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