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| − | Grand [[Master]] [[Wei Chueh]], deeply aware of the importance of [[education]], weaves the [[Dharma]] [[teaching]] into three fronts: [[Sangha]] ([[monastics]]) [[education]], {{Wiki|social}} [[education]], and school [[education]]. He puts great emphasis on nurturing qualified [[monastics]] to propagate the [[Dharma]]. He also establishes [[Chan]] [[meditation]] centers that provide [[Dharma]] lectures and services to local communities. Moreover, he founded Pu Tai Elementary, Junior High, and {{Wiki|Senior}} High Schools to provide a well-rounded [[education]] for our younger generations. Through [[Sangha]], {{Wiki|social}}, and school [[education]], important [[Buddhist]] {{Wiki|principles}} such as [[compassion]], [[peace]], and [[wisdom]] may now reach all walks of [[life]]. | + | Grand [[Master]] [[Wei Chueh]], deeply {{Wiki|aware}} of the importance of [[education]], weaves the [[Dharma]] [[teaching]] into three fronts: [[Sangha]] ([[monastics]]) [[education]], {{Wiki|social}} [[education]], and school [[education]]. He puts great {{Wiki|emphasis}} on nurturing qualified [[monastics]] to propagate the [[Dharma]]. He also establishes [[Chan]] [[meditation]] centers that provide [[Dharma]] lectures and services to local communities. Moreover, he founded [[Pu Tai]] Elementary, Junior High, and {{Wiki|Senior}} High Schools to provide a well-rounded [[education]] for our younger generations. Through [[Sangha]], {{Wiki|social}}, and school [[education]], important [[Buddhist]] {{Wiki|principles}} such as [[compassion]], [[peace]], and [[wisdom]] may now reach all walks of [[life]]. |
[[Sangha]] [[Education]] | [[Sangha]] [[Education]] | ||
| − | To carry on the [[Buddhist teaching]] for future generations, proper [[education]] for the [[Sangha]] ({{Wiki|community}} of [[Buddhist]] [[monks and nuns]]) is [[essential]]. The “Three Links of | + | To carry on the [[Buddhist teaching]] for {{Wiki|future}} generations, proper [[education]] for the [[Sangha]] ({{Wiki|community}} of [[Buddhist]] [[monks and nuns]]) is [[essential]]. The “Three Links of [[Cultivation]]” – [[Deeds]] of Beneficence, [[Scriptural]] Studies, and [[Meditation]] – provide the framework for a well-rounded [[Buddhist practice]]. Through [[development]] in these three areas, the [[Sangha]] at [[Chung]] Tai will have the [[right understanding]] of the [[Dharma]] and make steady progress through daily [[cultivation]]. |
[[Scripture]] Studies—To Establish [[Right Views]] | [[Scripture]] Studies—To Establish [[Right Views]] | ||
| − | The [[Sangha]] delves deeply into the [[sutra]] treasury ([[scriptures]]) to establish the [[right views]] and understand the intricacies of the [[Buddhist teaching]]. Through the [[Chan]] practice of [[sudden enlightenment]], the [[Sangha]] aims to [[awaken]] to the [[Buddha]] [[mind]] within. To expand their [[knowledge]] and [[skillful means]] to propagate the [[Dharma]], the [[Sangha]] is also encouraged to study the {{Wiki|Chinese}} classics, foreign [[languages]], computer applications, and so forth. | + | The [[Sangha]] delves deeply into the [[sutra]] treasury ([[scriptures]]) to establish the [[right views]] and understand the intricacies of the [[Buddhist teaching]]. Through the [[Chan]] practice of [[sudden enlightenment]], the [[Sangha]] aims to [[awaken]] to the [[Buddha]] [[mind]] within. [[To expand]] their [[knowledge]] and [[skillful means]] to propagate the [[Dharma]], the [[Sangha]] is also encouraged to study the {{Wiki|Chinese}} classics, foreign [[languages]], {{Wiki|computer}} applications, and so forth. |
[[Deeds]] of Beneficence—Provisions for the [[Spiritual]] Journey | [[Deeds]] of Beneficence—Provisions for the [[Spiritual]] Journey | ||
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Meditation—To [[Illuminate]] the {{Wiki|Nature}} of the [[Mind]] | Meditation—To [[Illuminate]] the {{Wiki|Nature}} of the [[Mind]] | ||
| − | “All [[pure]] [[wisdom]] arises from deep [[meditation]].” The practice of [[breath]] counting, observing the [[hua-tou]] (a way to probe the source of [[thought]]), [[Middle Way]] [[Reality]] {{Wiki|contemplation}}, and other [[meditation]] methods are part of the Sangha’s routine during morning, evening, and other daily [[meditation]] sessions. Longer, intensive seven-day [[monastic]] [[retreats]] are held each winter. In addition, [[Sangha]] members may apply for year-round [[meditation]] in the Upper [[Meditation]] Hall. By cultivating stillness and clarity of the [[mind]], [[delusions]] will be penetrated and the [[truth]] of [[reality]] can be genuinely [[perceived]]. | + | “All [[pure]] [[wisdom]] arises from deep [[meditation]].” The practice of [[breath]] counting, observing the [[hua-tou]] (a way to probe the source of [[thought]]), [[Middle Way]] [[Reality]] {{Wiki|contemplation}}, and other [[meditation]] methods are part of the [[Sangha’s]] routine during morning, evening, and other daily [[meditation]] sessions. Longer, intensive seven-day [[monastic]] [[retreats]] are held each winter. In addition, [[Sangha]] members may apply for year-round [[meditation]] in the Upper [[Meditation]] Hall. By [[cultivating]] stillness and clarity of the [[mind]], [[delusions]] will be penetrated and the [[truth]] of [[reality]] can be genuinely [[perceived]]. |
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Latest revision as of 13:18, 27 October 2015
Grand Master Wei Chueh, deeply aware of the importance of education, weaves the Dharma teaching into three fronts: Sangha (monastics) education, social education, and school education. He puts great emphasis on nurturing qualified monastics to propagate the Dharma. He also establishes Chan meditation centers that provide Dharma lectures and services to local communities. Moreover, he founded Pu Tai Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High Schools to provide a well-rounded education for our younger generations. Through Sangha, social, and school education, important Buddhist principles such as compassion, peace, and wisdom may now reach all walks of life.
Sangha Education
To carry on the Buddhist teaching for future generations, proper education for the Sangha (community of Buddhist monks and nuns) is essential. The “Three Links of Cultivation” – Deeds of Beneficence, Scriptural Studies, and Meditation – provide the framework for a well-rounded Buddhist practice. Through development in these three areas, the Sangha at Chung Tai will have the right understanding of the Dharma and make steady progress through daily cultivation.
Scripture Studies—To Establish Right Views
The Sangha delves deeply into the sutra treasury (scriptures) to establish the right views and understand the intricacies of the Buddhist teaching. Through the Chan practice of sudden enlightenment, the Sangha aims to awaken to the Buddha mind within. To expand their knowledge and skillful means to propagate the Dharma, the Sangha is also encouraged to study the Chinese classics, foreign languages, computer applications, and so forth.
Deeds of Beneficence—Provisions for the Spiritual Journey
The Sangha members mindfully perform monastic chores, hold Dharma services, teach the laity, and undertake other acts that benefit sentient beings. Such good karmic deeds make the spiritual journey smoother and are an integral part of the bodhisattva’s practice to attain buddhahood.
Meditation—To Illuminate the Nature of the Mind
“All pure wisdom arises from deep meditation.” The practice of breath counting, observing the hua-tou (a way to probe the source of thought), Middle Way Reality contemplation, and other meditation methods are part of the Sangha’s routine during morning, evening, and other daily meditation sessions. Longer, intensive seven-day monastic retreats are held each winter. In addition, Sangha members may apply for year-round meditation in the Upper Meditation Hall. By cultivating stillness and clarity of the mind, delusions will be penetrated and the truth of reality can be genuinely perceived.
