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Newsletter February 2025 Issue NO.19
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Bao Lin Chan Monastery of Melbourne, Australia, hosted a sumptuous vegetarian food festival to promote and celebrate the practice of compassionate eating. By consuming food with respect for all sentient beings, we honor the intrinsic equality and interconnectedness of all life.
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Save Ourselves through Saving Others
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Recognizing that all sentient beings possess buddha nature inspires us to treat each other with equality and loving-kindness. By eating with a compassionate mind, we not only nourish our bodies with delicious and wholesome meals but also avoid creating negative karmic connections with other beings.
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Xela Catedrilla,
Lv. 2 Meditation Student, Ocean Sky Chan Monastery
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Every time we let go of attachments, we move one step closer to true inner freedom. Compassion and mindfulness empower us to change deeply rooted habits in our behavior, thinking, and interactions with others, transforming our karmic relationships with all beings.
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The Beginning of the Buddha’s Compassion
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Compassion for all sentient beings is central to the path of enlightenment. By cultivating a mind grounded in equality and loving-kindness, we purify our thoughts, words, and actions, dedicating them to the well-being of all.
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Indulge in a warm, velvety bowl of Chawanmushi—smooth soy custard infused with the deep umami of mushrooms and seaweed. Perfectly comforting for chilly nights!
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