Newsletter June 2025 Issue NO.23

▌ RECENT NEWS

Chung Tai Chan Monastery 2025 Founding Patriarch Memorial Ceremony

Grand Master Weichueh was remembered at the memorial for his profound compassion and unwavering vow to liberate all beings—an enduring source of inspiration. His mind, speech, and actions were honored as the embodiment of a bodhisattva, with heartfelt gratitude expressed and a renewed commitment to follow the path he so clearly illuminated.

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▌ BUDDHIST WISDOM

Honor the Buddha Within

Effortless Composure in the Changing World

Through humble prostrations, we reflect and repent our past missteps and wrongdoings, turning inward with constant mindfulness to purify body, speech, and mind. In this practice, karmic obstacles dissolve, wisdom arises and a heartfelt vow to transform is born—honoring the radiant buddha nature that dwells within us all.

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▌ CULTIVATOR'S CORNER

Our Original Nature

Shirin Nikbakht, Lv. 3 Class, Dharma Jewel Monastery

Shirin Nikbakht complements her weekly meditation classes with consistent daily practice to calm the restless, outer-clinging mind. The Grand Master’s teachings serve as a constant source of inspiration in her daily life, especially during her Chan-7 retreat. By diligently guarding the six senses and applying contemplation, she cultivates awareness as her true master.

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▌ DHARMA STORY

Buddha and the Sick Monk

Technology may give the illusion of closeness, but true connection is rooted in compassion and genuine care. The Buddha teaches the truth of causality—our actions shape our relationships. With this insight, we are inspired to cultivate wholesome affinities, planting seeds of kindness and harmony in the conditions we create with others.

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▌ VEGETARIAN EATING

Hakka Style Stir Fry

Try this vegetarian twist on a beloved Hakka dish, handed down through generations. Featuring tofu as the main protein, it’s a complete and satisfying meal on its own. Feel free to get creative and swap ingredients to make it your own unique signature dish.

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